Job Description:
Job Title:
Medical Transcriptionist
Work Site:
Access and Assessment Centre, Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Community Health Centre - Vancouver, BC
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Hours:
0800-1600
Days off: Various
Come work as a Medical Transcriptionist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Medical Transcriptionist to join the team at the Access and Assessment Centre at the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Medical Transcriptionist with VCH you will:
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Transcribe and type a variety of medical dictation and other documentation such as discharge summaries, medical consultations and correspondence utilizing the departments database, computerized equipment and intermediate wordprocessing software from written drafts, revisions or dictating machines.
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Edit transcribed material for stylistic consistency and accuracy of content.
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Support your team by performing clerical and reception functions such as:
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responding to work status enquiries,
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receiving visitors and patients,
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recording physician patient visits into patient care information system,
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registering new patients and answering incoming calls,
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preparing and maintaining patient files,
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inputting a variety of patient information into an established computerized database system,
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maintaining and formatting records of clinic activities for statistical purposes utilizing intermediate spreadsheet software,
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investigating and performing corrections to computerized patient information,
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and photocopying, faxing and distributing reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
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Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge & Abilities
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Ability to keyboard at 60 words per minute.
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Ability to record and transcribe minutes at meetings.
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to deal with other effectively.
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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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.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
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Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
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Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
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Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
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Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional care and building a great place to work. At VCH, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff and medical staff (both current and prospective) have the opportunity and are supported to thrive.
To build a strong and representative workforce, we are seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.
VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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