Primary Care Assistant (Part Time)

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent part time Primary Care Assistant to support the Urgent Care Clinic.
In accordance with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, the Primary Care Assistant functions as a member of the interprofessional team.
As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assistant works to support Primary Care providers and the Interprofessional Team (IPT) in the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality Primary Care Services throughout Northern Health. The Primary Care Assistant provides both operational and administrative support in a clinic and/or other community setting in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: 08:00 to 16:00, 12:00 to 16:00, 12:00 to 20:00 (Rotating)
GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a full care hospital with 26 acute beds, four ICU beds and five crisis stabilization beds. Some services provided are laboratory, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, home and community care and home support, mental health and addictions, general surgery, internal medicine, otolaryngology (ENT), community cancer care, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, environmental health and speech and language therapy. Visiting specialists in cardiology, pediatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, urology and ophthalmology.
Quesnel has a population of 10,000 (2021) local residents and is one of the central interior's oldest cities and home to the world’s largest gold pan. Nestled on the banks of the Fraser and Quesnel rivers, Quesnel is the commercial centre of the North Cariboo. Check out Quesnel for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.
What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Grade 12.
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Graduation from an Office Assistant Course from an accredited Community College plus two years recent, related experience in a health care setting.
• Employee referral program
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized clinical information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced health care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.

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.