Clerk Typist 2

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Winnipeg seeks a clerical support team member for the Psychiatry department. This position involves administrative tasks such as scheduling, reception duties, and patient chart management, requiring proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a secretarial training background, with preference for those familiar with Indigenous cultures.

Benefits

Support for employment equity and diversity

Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Six months previous related experience required.
• Must be competent in an Indigenous language or knowledge of Indigenous customs/values.
• Must be able to lift chart bins easily.

Responsibilities

• Act as receptionist, handle calls, and direct patients.
• Order and prepare patient charts, schedule appointments.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Typing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word)

Education

High school education (Manitoba standards)

Secretarial training program (preferred)

Tools

EPR system

Job description

Requisition ID: 378833

Position Number: 20062338

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Psychiatry- Clinical Admin Adult

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days - Must be available Tuesday/Thursday

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary: $20.861, $21.485, $22.128, $22.794, $23.478

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Administrative Services Manager, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the effective, efficient provision of clerical support for the department. Duties include: Acting as receptionist for the area, receiving incoming telephone calls, taking and relaying messages, greeting and directing patients, visitors and staff, etc. Ordering and preparing patient charts for Mental Health ambulatory care clinics. Scheduling patient appointments. Miscellaneous clerical duties.

Experience

• Six months previous related experience required.
  
  

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized secretarial training program preferred.
  
  

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Typing 40 wpm required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word) required.
• Knowledge of the EPR system preferred.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Due to the nature of the work in the department, the incumbent must be able to deal with difficult situations that may arise when in contact with patients and/or the public.
• Must be able to lift chart bins easily.
  
  

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.