CLERK

Northern Health; Stewart; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for Indigenous Employees

Extended health and dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Access to outdoor activities

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Clerk to support the Interprofessional Team at Stewart Health Centre. You will perform reception duties and provide administrative support to programs and policies.

Shift is Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 17:00. Requirements: Grade 12 plus one year of office experience in a health care setting, ability to type 50 wpm, and to maintain confidentiality. This role supports client and family contact in Stewart, BC.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one year of office experience in a health care setting or equivalent.
• Ability to type 50 wpm and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to liaise with multiple departments and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception duties and answer general inquiries related to programs and policies for Stewart Health Centre.
• Provide administrative support to the Interprofessional Team.
• Support scheduling, filing, and basic office tasks as directed by Site Coordinator.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Clerk to support the Interprofessional Team department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Site Coordinator or designate, this position performs a variety of administrative support functions; performs reception duties and answers general inquiries related to programs and policies for Stewart Health Centre.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Friday, Days, 12:00 to 17:00

Qualfications

• Grade 12 plus one (1) year of office experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to liaise with other departments in the Health Centre.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and have an interest in working with small children and their families.
• Experience with office equipment such as photocopier, fax machine, scanner and calculator.
• Computer training and experience; working knowledge of related computer programs.
• Accurate word processing skills with at least 50 wpm.
• Physical ability to carry out duties and operate related equipment.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Stewart Health Centre

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Stewart

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.