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Req ID: 159877
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: PERI DGH Operating Room Orthopedics
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Jul-23
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Surgical Booking Officer is responsible for the efficient and effective scheduling/booking of elective surgical procedures and operating room time as well as the efficient management of hospital beds and services for optimum patient flow. This individual acts as a liaison with various departments including operating rooms, surgeons and their offices, clinics, nursing units, Patient Flow Managers and Emergency Dept. In addition, he/she is responsible for booking patients needing accommodations.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Knowledge of the surgical inpatient/day programs for the scheduling of the inpatient and outpatient patient population
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, work independently
• Previous experience with complex surgical bookings preferred
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Medical terminology required
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm during urgent situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in STAR, PHS, NOVARI
• Grade XII or equivalent
• Successful completion of a recognized secretarial/administrative program
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• 2 years related experience required
• Proficiency with all components of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to multi-task, deal with numerous interruptions
• Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm preferred
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills, strong attention to detail

PLEASE NOTE: A skills test may be administered as part of the selection process
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours

• Permanent Full-Time position; 70 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives
$21.73 - $24.31 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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