CLERK RECEPTIONIST

Northern Health; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Clerk Receptionist to support the Nursing department at Fort Nelson General Hospital. The role involves welcoming visitors, answering calls, processing client documentation, data entry, scheduling, and preparing routine correspondence and reports in line with NH policies.

Candidates should have Grade 12 and at least one year of related experience or an equivalent mix of education and training.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and one year of related experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to keyboard at 50 wpm.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer phone calls.
• Complete client documentation and data entry.
• Prepare routine correspondence and reports.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
• File records and operate office equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Typing 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Clerk Receptionist to support the Nursing department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Receptionist/Clerk performs a variety of receptionist and administrative support functions in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures such as receiving visitors, telephone answering, completing client documentation, word processing, data entry, accounting, scheduling appointments, preparing routine correspondence and reports, filing, and operating office equipment.

Qualfications

• Grade 12, one year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to keyboard at 50 wpm.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort Nelson General Hospital.

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort Nelson.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, 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.

Important Application Information

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants