Perioperative Clerk at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

31.19

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Terminology, Keyboarding, Data Entry, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Patient Admission, Clerical Support, Critical Thinking, Communication, Organization, Report Generation, Scheduling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centred care model, and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, works as a member of an integrated team and plays a significant role in ensuring that the clerical requirements within a fast paced, high volume operating room environment are met. Applies critical thinking and uses current knowledge of procedure protocols and computerized systems to assign emergency surgeries to slate for review by nursing staff and/or physicians and adjust operating room slate. Duties include gathering information, entering data onto computerized systems, communicating approved changes to slates, generating reports for distribution regarding pick list for equipment and supplies, maintaining daily blood supplies to ensure availability for surgery, providing receptionist functions, receiving and admitting patients, compiling, maintaining and distributing designated operating room usage statistical information, and typing technical and non-technical material using a variety of computerized applications such as wordprocessing and spreadsheet software. Also acts to support the delivery of patient care and to ensure patients and/or their family have a positive experience with the designated services. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 12, three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.Knowledge of medical terminology.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

Responsibilities

Manages clerical requirements in a high-volume operating room, including scheduling emergency surgeries and maintaining equipment pick lists. Provides receptionist services, admits patients, and compiles statistical usage information for the department.