Data Clerk - Registration/Scheduling

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Tickle Road; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is recruiting a Data Clerk to register inpatients and outpatients and support the Virtual Care Clinic on-site at Guysborough Memorial Hospital. You will handle patient data with care and professionalism, following hospital policies and procedures.

This role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and the flexibility to work evenings/nights on a long-term assignment in an on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a business, office information technology, medical office assistant, secretarial program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical terminology or willingness to obtain
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software, specifically Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Receive and register inpatients and outpatients in a professional, efficient and caring manner.
• Support the Virtual Care Clinic on-site at Guysborough Memorial Hospital.
• Maintain patient information with accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Self-directed work

Team collaboration

French language

Education

Business/Office information technology/Medical office assistant

Secretarial training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Req ID: 226358
Location: EasternZone,Guysborough Memorial Hospital
Department: OPEZ STRAT Virtual Care Rural GMH
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Admin ProfessionalsPosition
Posting Closing Date: 6-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the site lead the Data Clerk is responsible to receive and register inpatients and outpatients in a professional, efficient and caring manner in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position will support the Virtual Care Clinic but is located at the Guysborough Memorial Hospital and requires that the successful incumbent works on-site.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of a business, office information technology, medical office assistant, secretarial course or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical terminology or willingness to obtain
• Working knowledge and proficiency with a variety of computer software and programs, specifically Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to self-learning and continuous professional development
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment, full time position; 70 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Call and shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

$23.34 - $25.38 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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