Medical Transportation Clerk

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lac La Ronge Indian Band seeks a Medical Transportation Clerk to support day-to-day reception, clerical tasks and travel arrangements for community members, including in-town and medical travel needs.

The role involves coordinating appointments, managing office tasks and informing members about FNIH roles and responsibilities when travel assistance is required. A Certificate in Administration and strong MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate in Administration; education/experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is an asset.
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with First Nations organizations is an asset.
• Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset; valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Handle general office duties: incoming calls, typing, filing, mail and supplies.
• Coordinate client appointments and distribute mail and supplies.
• Prepare forms such as certificates and transportation warrants.
• Maintain general inventory and prepare month-end reports.
• Coordinate medical transportation for efficiency and economy.
• Educate band membership on FNIH roles and client responsibilities for travel.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in Administration

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a responsible, efficient and organized person to help with day-to-day reception, clerical support & medical transportation for in-town & out-of-town travel arrangements to help our clients of LLRIB. The successful candidate will also be responsible for Informing and educating the band membership of the First Nations and Inuit Health (FNIH) roles and responsibilities of patient transportation assistance along with the client’s responsibilities when they require assistance for medical travel.

About the facility:

The Medical Transportation Program is located at the Grandmother’s Bay Clinic. This position will provide clerical transportation assistance to the community of Grandmother’s Bay.

About the position:

Medical Transportation Clerks provide general office functions such as taking incoming calls, typing, maintaining filing system, coordinating appointments for clients & distributing incoming mail or supplies. They also prepare forms such as certificates, medical attendance and transportation warrants.

Duties:

• Provide general office functions: incoming calls, typing, maintain filing system, operating office equipment, coordinate & distribute mail & supplies, appointment bookings;
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings, record, type and distribute minutes;
• Maintain adequate general office supply inventory for the Medical Transportation Call Centre;
• Preparing necessary forms, certificates and medical attendance, transportation warrants and distributes copies as necessary;
• Coordinating the medical transportation to ensure maximum economy and efficiency;
• Informing and education the Band Membership of the First Nations and Inuit Health (FNIH) role and responsibilities of patient transportation assistance and client responsibilities when medical travel assistance is required;
• Coordinating appointments with attending Physician’s clinics;
• Assist clients with making appointments as necessary;
• Prepare month-end reports and monthly inventory reports;

Qualifications:

• Minimum Certificate in Administration; Combination of education and relevant experience may be considered;
• Proficiency in software applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is an asset;
• Able to work within multidisciplinary team;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience working within a First Nations Organization and/or working with First Nations is an asset;
• Ability to speak/understand Cree is a definite asset;
• Must have valid Class 5 Driver’s License;