Unit Clerk, Surgical Services - Royal Columbian Hospital

Detailed Overview

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area such as acting as a communication link for the area by transcribing and processing physicians' orders; coordinating with other departments, hospitals and facilities; scheduling and coordinating patient appointments; arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing patients and visitors; answering telephone; assembling and maintaining patient charts; performing keyboarding responsibilities. Responsibilities Prioritizes, processes, coordinates and transcribes physicians' orders by copying information, completing required forms and/or entering information into the computer and distributing information; performs follow up as necessary. Schedules, books and coordinates patient appointments by receiving appointment requests, arranging appropriate appointment dates and times, making follow up appointments, adjusting appoi...