PRIMARY CARE ASSISTANT

Northern Health; Tumbler Ridge; Vor Ort; CAD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Extended health benefits

Three weeks vacation after one year

Moving expenses assistance

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Zusammenfassung

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Primary Care Assistant to join an interprofessional team in a clinic setting. You will provide operational and administrative support to Primary Care providers, ensuring efficient patient flow and adherence to NH policies.

Ideal candidates hold a Grade 12 plus an Office Assistant course with health-care experience, and can work effectively within a fast-paced health care environment while maintaining accuracy and compassion.

Qualifikationen

• Grade 12 or equivalent education.
• Office Assistant course plus two years' health-care experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Aufgaben

• Provide operational and administrative support in a clinic or community setting.
• Support Primary Care providers and the interprofessional team with documentation and patient flow.

Kenntnisse

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Typing speed 40 WPM

Safety compliance

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Customer service

Ausbildung

Grade 12

Office Assistant course + 2 yrs health care exp.

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Clinical information systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Primary Care Assistant. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Primary Care Assistant functions as a member of the interprofessional team. As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assistant works to support Primary Care providers and the Interprofessional Team (IPT) in the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality Primary Care Services throughout Northern Health. The Primary Care Assistant provides both operational and administrative support in a clinic and/or other community setting in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Graduation from an Office Assistant Course from an accredited Community College plus two years recent, related experience in a health care setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles.
• Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction.
• Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced health care environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized clinical information systems.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Where you will be working:

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Tumbler Ridge

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.