Medical Stenographer
- Company: Island Health
- Location: Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) Victoria, BC, CA V8R 1J8
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-08-25
Close Date
Location
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
RJH
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0800-1600
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Temp FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$29.72 - $29.72
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Sep. 14 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Dec. 31 2026
Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff 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 Manager or designate, performs a variety of transcription, booking, reception, timekeeping, and clerical duties for the Program. Using personal computer and/or dictaphone, inputs patient, statistical, and billing data into the appropriate systems. Assists and transports patients within the department and hospital depending on the inpatient workload.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription and one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to keyboard 60 wpm.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD291.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.
Requisition CA
Facilities Subsector
Affiliation/Union
HEU