Administrative Assistant, North-Pg Clinic (Northern Health)

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed relief full time Administrative Assistant to support the Cardiac & Cerebrovascular Services department.

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties for NORTH Prince George Clinic such as receiving visitors, telephone answering, booking appointments, typing, and/or independently reporting medical test results.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:15 to 16:15

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Employee referral program
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

Qualfications

• Or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work
• Recent, related experience of one year,
• Office Administration Certificate.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Grade 12.

Skills And Abilities

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to type 60 words per minute.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Business writing skills.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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