Posted 8 days ago
Switchboard Operator Registration Clerk
@ Interior Health Authority
Nelson, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual switchboard operator and registration clerk at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, BC. The role runs the hospital switchboard, paging and alarm systems, and registers patients and visitors on rotating day and evening shifts. Pay is per diem with shift premiums and employer-paid training, with 0 to 37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Operate switchboard, public address and paging systems
- Register patients and direct patients and visitors
- Respond to and monitor hospital alarms and emergency codes
- Maintain physician on-call and vacation lists
- Perform clerical duties and cashier functions
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience
- Typing test of 45+ WPM within the past 48 months
- Medical terminology certificate
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Cover letter stating availability and casual work days
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Medical Terminology Certificate |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,364 |
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Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Switchboard Operator | Registration Clerk to join their team in Nelson, BC!
This position works rotating days, evenings:06:45 to 13:00, 06:45 to 14:45, 06:45 to 14:53, 13:00 to 21:00, 13:00 to 21:08, 14:45 to 21:00, 07:30 to 14:30
Days off: Rotating
How will we help you grow?
Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.
What Will You Work On?
This position operates the switchboard, public address and paging systems accepting and directing calls from a variety of customers according to established policies, standards and procedures; receives and directs patients and visitors; registers patients; responds to and monitors hospital alarms and emergency codes; maintains physician on-call/vacation lists; and performs a variety of clerical duties related to receiving and registering of patients, identifying bed booking options, and cashier functions.
What should your application include?
• A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Medical Terminology Certificate
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!
Qualfications
Education, Training & Experience:
Grade 12, two year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m. or greater, dated within the past 48 months and must be issued from a valid institution only. (non-supervised tests are not accepted)
Knowledge of medical terminology
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