CLK 09R - Office Clerk

Government of British Columbia; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Prince George seeks a Clerk to provide clerical support for the Outpatient Clinical team. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills, with a preference for those experienced in records management and medical terminology. The role offers flexible work options and requires a Criminal Record Check. Join a dedicated team making a difference in youth mental health management.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Support for work/life balance

Qualifications

• One year related administrative support experience in an office environment.
• Experience with medico-legal documentation valued.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clerical support and reception at Prince George Outpatient Clinic.
• Maintaining clinical records and resolving routine problems.

Skills

Administrative support

Keyboarding

Word processing

Proofreading

Experience with electronic mail

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Completion of a recognized office assistant certificate program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic case management systems

Job description

The Team
The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS), Prince George Outpatient Clinical team is an established, multidisciplinary group of dedicated professionals, including administrative staff, psychiatric social workers, community nurses, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists. They are committed to supporting youth in the justice system, working compassionately to help adolescents overcome challenges and avoid further legal involvement through tailored support and treatment. Collaborating with the Regional Clinical Team, Youth Probation, Crown Council, Court Registries, and other local community agencies, this team brings their high level of expertise and passion to provide excellent clinical services and make a positive impact on the lives of young people and the broader community.

The Role
Under the direction of the Regional Office Administrator (ROA), this position is responsible for clerical support, reception and clinical record maintenance for Prince George Outpatient Clinic. This position also resolves routine problems or escalates potentially controversial situations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• High school / Secondary School graduation (i.e. Dogwood, GED)
• One (1) year related administrative support/secretarial experience in an office environment; OR, equivalent education or training (i.e. successful completion of a recognized legal, medical or office assistant certificate program) and work experience may be considered.
• Experience/training in keyboarding, word processing, proofreading, electronic email and other standard computer based applications (i.e. MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Adobe Acrobat).

Preference may be given to the following:

• Records management experience using an electronic case management system (i.e. CARIS, ICM, ARCS/ORCS/EDRMS etc.)
• Word processing medico-legal documentation experience.
• Experience with medical terminology (i.e. medico-legal, psychiatric and psychological).
• Experience and/or the skills to cope with working near potentially aggressive, violent or otherwise unpredictable youth.
• Experience with dictation/dicta-typing.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.

The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Please submit your resume and complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.