Clinic Receptionist Jobs

Requisition ID: 344470

Competition #: SS-23-1253

Position Number: 714-7135010-C100-01

Posting End Date: September 12, 2023

City: Notre Dame de Lourdes

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Cinique Notre Dame Clinic

Department / Unit: Clinic

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date : To be determined - August 31, 2024

Position Type : Maternity/Parental Leave Term

FTE: .40

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Position Summary

Reporting administratively to the Primary Health Care Program, the Administrative Assistant (AY2) is responsible for providing administrative support to the staff located in the Clinic/Mobile Clinic/Community Health Services office. This includes clerical duties relating to client care and treatment, reception services, general office duties, scheduling as well as records maintenance. The incumbent may also assist with the equipping and preparation of clinic rooms for primary care providers as directed and may assist with basic procedures as trained.

The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed, and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

Graduate of a recognized Administrative Assistant Program or equivalent

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment along with ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a multi-tasking environment
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Minimum 2 years recent administrative experience in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage workload by establishing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of customer service concepts and practices
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions Of Employment

• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern HealthSanté Sud policy
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.

Term Condition (if applicable): Maternity/parental leave of absence term may expire sooner than indicated, subject to minimum notice of two (2) weeks or one pay period whichever is longer.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.