Medical Transportation and Health Benefits Clerk

YMCA; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization seeks a Medical Transportation Clerk to coordinate medical transportation for community members in Southwestern Ontario. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and experience in an office setting, particularly within First Nation communities. This role is critical for ensuring smooth communication around health benefits and will require strong organizational skills and data entry experience.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in an office setting required.
• Experience or knowledge of health benefits is preferred.
• Must pass a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical transportation for community members.
• Act as the frontline contact for health benefits queries.
• Implement the FNIHB Medical Transportation Directive.

Skills

Data entry

Experience working in a First Nation

Knowledge of non-insured health benefits

Skilled in Microsoft Word

Financial literacy

Organizational skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Application Deadline Date: August 15, 2025

The Medical Transportation Clerk is responsible for the coordination of medical transportation for the community members of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation; and ensure the FNIHB Medical Transportation Directive is implemented. They are the frontline contact for the community members on health benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• One (1) year work experience in an office setting with data entry.
• Experience working in a First Nation or Indigenous community and/or similar organization.
• Experience or knowledge of non-insured health benefits
• Experience with office equipment, computers and various software including Microsoft, Word, Excel
• Financially literate and understanding of basic accounting principles
• Skilled and organized for ensuring safe and effective file management system
• Acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• CPR/First Aid or ability to obtain within probationary period

Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.

How to Apply

Submit cover letter – must address the qualifications outlined with resume.

Drop off or mail to: Administration Office, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, 135 Lakeshore Blvd. Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, N0H 2T0. Identify position applied for on outside of the envelope. Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description, please visit our website https://www.nawash.ca/employment-opportunities/ or by call the Band Office at 519.534.1689

· All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted. We strive to provide current CNUFN Employees and CNUFN Band Members with correspondence in regards to the status of their application/candidacy

· Preference will be given to CNUFN Band Members and those of Aboriginal decent who identify at time of application

· While COVID-19 vaccinations are not currently mandatory, they are encouraged for the safety of all employees, clients and community as a whole; a policy is in place, and accommodations are provided for those unvaccinated

· Due to the nature of positions, a recent acceptable Criminal Record and or Vulnerable Sector Check may be requested and paid by the Employer

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