Island Health·Duncan, British Columbia
performing complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties. receiving and processing outpatient requisitions. entering patient information into RIS. checking in patients. manipulating and managing digital Medical Imaging images. printing and communicating test results. assisting technical staff with patient lifting and positioning. answering telephone, mailing, and filing
Close Date Location Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0600-1400; 0730-1530; 0800-1600; 1200-2000; 1400-2200; 1000-1800 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $28.74 - $28.74 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date May. 27 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Coordinator, Support Services or delegate, performs a variety of complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties, such as receiving and processing outpatient requisitions for procedures from physicians offices; entering patient information into the Radiology Information System (RIS); checking in patients for scheduled appointments; manipulating and managing digital Medical Imaging images; printing and communicating test results; providing assistance to technical staff with patient lifting and positioning; and answering the telephone; mailing; and filing.
Grade 12 education. two years' recent related experience or equivalent. ability to keyboard at 45 wpm. knowledge of medical terminology. ability to organize work. effective communication skills. physical ability to perform duties. computer skills
Market context
In British Columbia, medical imaging reception and image service centre clerks are typically needed in busy hospital and diagnostic settings where patient flow, records handling, and image requests must be managed accurately. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for recent related experience, medical terminology knowledge, fast keyboarding, and strong organization and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your fit by matching your experience to the listed clerical and patient-service duties.