Clinic Assistant

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency in Saskatoon is seeking a Clinic Assistant to support the Radiation Therapy department with clerical and patient care tasks. This full-time role reports to a Director or Manager within Radiation Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Outpatient Services, Clinical Research, or Provincial Programs.

Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 and a Medical Office Assistant certificate, plus experience with clinical placements in nursing or radiation therapy.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Medical Office Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant certificate preferred.
• Completion of one full clinical placement in related program.

Responsibilities

• The Clinic Assistant supports the department with clerical and patient care tasks.
• Performs duties under supervision and reports to a Director or Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows established methods.

Skills

Typing

MS Office

Following procedures

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Confidentiality

Culturally safe care

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Clinical placement in Nursing/Radiation Therapy

Job description

Closure Date: October 8, 2026 11:59PM

Position #: 079706

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Saskatoon

Facility: Saskatoon Cancer Centre

Department: Radiation Therapy

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026

Expected End Date: None

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 2, $22.201 to $26.109 (5 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Clinic Assistant supports the department by performing a variety of clerical and patient care tasks. This position reports to a Director or Manager in Radiation Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Outpatient Services, Clinical Research, or Provincial Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12
• Medical Office Assistant Certificate (OR) Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate (OR) Office Administrative Assistant Certificate including Medical Terminology (OR)
• Completion of one (1) full clinical placement component of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Radiation Therapy program.

Experience:

• No previous experience required

Skills:

• Ability to type proficiently.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Required to follow established methods when performing duties.
• Some judgment and problem-solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a limited number of alternatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate factual information both verbally and in writing.
• Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.
• Accuracy of fine motor movements for typing/data entry.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.