Clerk - Northern Zone Psychosocial Oncology

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Req ID: 157085
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: CANC SF-ST ONC-CRH Oncology CEH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 8-Jun-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.
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About The Opportunity
The NZ Psychosocial Oncology clerk reports to the manager of Northern Zone Cancer Care and is responsible for ensuring smooth information processing, flow and support for patients, their families, physicians, and the health care team while contributing to the efficient daily operation of the NZ Psychosocial Oncology Team, including supporting NZ Cancer Patient Navigators, NZ Social Worker, and NZ Drug Access Navigator. Daily functions are reflective of the service provided by the Cancer Care program, including Psychosocial Oncology Services, and at times Ambulatory Systemic Therapy Clinics and General Practitioner Oncology Clinics .
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience supporting Cancer Care programs preferred
• Graduate of a post-secondary secretarial or office administration program or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a health care setting required
• Proficiency in computer applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams is required
• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Terminology course is required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks required
• Ability to work in an area with frequent interruptions
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team required

Preferred

• Previous work attendance may be considered
• Experience with EFR, Megamation, SHARE, SAP and MFUs preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in current Meditech applications preferred (Admissions/OE/EMR)
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Ability to forward think and present new ideas to improve work flow considered an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours

• Permanent Full-time Position; 70 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives
$20.09 - $21.90 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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