Administrative Assistant 2

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Vita; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud in Manitoba is seeking an Administrative Assistant with at least two years of directly-related experience in a health-care setting. The role supports office operations, handles communications, schedules, and records.

Graduate of Administrative Assistant program; proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook; bilingual in English and French preferred for designated positions; must maintain confidentiality and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years directly-related administrative experience in a health care setting.
• Graduate of a recognized Administrative Assistant program or equivalent.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Ability to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Bilingual English/French

Confidentiality

Typing speed 35-40 wpm

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Administrative Assistant program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Photocopier operation

Job description

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Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years directly-related administrative experience in a health care setting.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of a recognized Administrative Assistant program or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge in use of photocopier, facsimile, calculator.
• Knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Demonstrated keyboarding speed of 35-40 words per minute.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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