Unit Clerk, Renal Services - Royal City Centre

at  Fraser Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $28.31 - $28.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Part Time Unit Clerk to join our Renal Services team at Royal City Centre Community Dialysis Unit located in New Westminster, B.C. This position is available until approximately March 11, 2025 or Return of Incumbent.
We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

• Performs data entry/collection into the Patient Records, Outcome and Management Information System (PROMIS) related to patient dialysis scheduling, registration and admission with the BC Provincial Renal Agency in accordance with established procedures. Produces related PROMIS reports for the manager.
• Maintains BC Provincial Renal Agency patient records by obtaining and entering information including patient demographics into PROMIS database. Ensures patients’ charts and test results are available; completes and types related forms and forwards to appropriate staff/department.
• Receives patients upon arrival to the area and obtains/confirms information required to register the patient; registers patient in the computerized admission/discharge/transfer system and completes related registration documentation.
• Transcribes, prioritizes, processes and coordinates physician’s orders by copying information, completing required forms and/or entering information into the computer; performs necessary follow up action as required.
• Performs reception duties, including greeting and directing visitors, answering the telephone, taking messages, answering routine inquiries and directing calls.
• Enters, updates, and/or cancels prescriptions in the PROMIS database. Ensures completion of required data for anemia management is entered into PROMIS, in accordance with hospital policy.
• Schedules patient activities including diagnostic procedures and appointments by contacting appropriate departments; maintains related records.
• Performs clerical duties including maintaining and updating lists and records such as patient care lists, physicians calendars and staff call lists, in accordance with established procedures. Files, enters computer data, types and photocopies as required.
• Participates with manager on PROMIS teleconference calls with the BC Provincial Renal Agency on matters related to database functions.
• Participates in the orientation of clerical staff and responds to questions and inquiries related to PROMIS data collection.
• Performs other related duties as assigned