2026-081 Clinical Assistant/File Clerk

Elte Carpets Limited; Attawapiskat; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WAHEWEENEebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) invites applications for the Clinical Assistant/File Clerk position in Attawapiskat, ON. The role is casual within Clinical Services and reports to the Director of Patient Care.

You will greet clients, register patients, handle phone inquiries, and maintain records with accuracy and professionalism. WAHA serves six remote communities, offering meaningful healthcare in Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant clerical experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Healthcare setting experience is an asset.
• Fluency in Cree language.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients and direct them to the appropriate person/office.
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls.
• Patient registration, collect and maintain patient index and records.
• Communicate and develop strong relationships with team members.
• Maintain professionalism and participate in training to stay current in the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Cree language fluency

Education

Secondary school or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Clinical Assistant/File Clerk

Division: Clinical Services

Affiliation: Non-unionized

Site: Attawapiskat, ON

Reports to: Director of Patient Care

Status: Casual

The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experience candidate to fill the key role of Clinical Assistant/File Clerk.

Life at WAHA

A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA

What We Do

There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.

At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

Who You Are

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team
• Motivated to support all members of the department
• Dedicated professional who adheres to deadlines
• Organized with strong time management skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision

What You’ll Do

• Greet and welcomes clients and directs them to appropriate person/office
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Patient Registration, collects and maintains patient index and records
• Communicate and develop a strong relationship with the team members
• Maintain professionalism and attend training to remain current in the role and field

What You Bring

• Successful completion of Secondary school or equivalent
• Relevant experience in clerical administration supports
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience working in a health care setting is considered an asset
• Fluency in the local Cree Language

Salary: $ 28.42 - $31.02

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.

As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications.Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer.Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.