AdmittingSwitchboard Clerk (Emergency)

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $27.56 / Hr. - CAD $27.56 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as an Admitting / Switchboard Clerk with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Sechelt BC!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Admitting / Switchboard Clerk to join the Admitting team at the Sechelt Hopsital in Sechelt B.C. Apply today to join our team!

As the Admitting / Switchboard Clerk - Emergency you will make your impact by :

• Performing clerical work related to patient admissions and switchboard operation.
• Receiving and interviewing patients and referring patients to Emergency nurse for immediate assessment based on established guidelines.
• Completing and processing admitting records contacting personnel for relevant information and entering data into a computerized system.
• Operating the switchboard locating personnel through the use of pagers answering services and the public address system and responding to emergencies according to established procedures.

ABOUT SECHELT BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is located approximately 20 km northwest of Gibsons along Highway 101 also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing boating diving camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks plenty of eateries locally owned shops boutiques and galleries and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a shirt walk or bike ride to work you go home for lunch and you are home again in time again for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge & Abilities

Closing Statement

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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.

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 BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Occupational Health Experience,Basic Life Support,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Computer Literacy,Pharmacy Residency,Spinal Tap Experience,Nursing,Gastric Lavage,Epic,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1