CLERK RECEPTIONIST

Northern Health; Nelson; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expense assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Clerk Receptionist to support the Nursing department at Fort Nelson General Hospital. You will handle visitors, answer phone calls, data entry, scheduling, and routine clerical tasks in line with NH policies.

Ideal candidates have Grade 12 and at least one year of related experience, strong communication skills, keyboarding at 50 wpm, and the ability to work well with others in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive visitors and answer telephone calls.
• Complete client documentation and data entry.
• Perform word processing, scheduling, and routine correspondence.
• File and manage reports and office records.
• Operate standard office equipment and support accounting tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Keyboard 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Office equipment operation

Physical stamina

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!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• 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.