General Office Clerk - Primary Health Care

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Req ID: 154702
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: PHC WZ AK Family Practice Greenwood
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 28-Apr-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 an 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.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Primary Health Care, the General Office Clerk (GOC) functions as a key member of the team, supporting and coordinating efficient and effective daily operations, and ensuring an efficient flow of information and patients through the department.
The General Office Clerk will exhibit sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the mission, vision and values of the service and incorporates into daily practice the core competencies and vision of Nova Scotia Health Authority. These include expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.
Qualifications

• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client relationships
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course preferred
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Completion of a one year approved Office Administration or Secretarial program or one year of related experience
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in Community Wide Scheduling (CWS) and Meditech preferred
• Proficient in the effective use of computers (Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, E-mail) and the ability to acquire additional skills as necessary
• Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high degree of tact, sensitivity, judgment, courtesy and confidentiality when dealing with all levels of staff and the public
• Typing skills – minimum of 40 words per minute
• Ability to prioritize duties and work in an effective and efficient manner, functioning independently as well as part of a team
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to use sound professional judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated accountability, good judgement and decision making skills

A skill test may be included 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.
Hours of Work

• Shifts include days, nights and weekends.
• Long assignment full-time position; 70 hours bi-weekly.

Salary Information
$20.36- $23.14 hourly
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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