Receptionist Clerk - Bilingual

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Powerview-Pine Falls; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Receptionist Clerk at the Pine Falls Health Complex. The position covers reception and clerical tasks, typing, filing, and data entry in a bilingual service environment.

Applicants should have Grade XII and an administrative program credential, with proficiency in MS Office and Dynamics, plus strong communication and confidentiality. Preference for bilingual English/French speakers is noted.

Qualifications

• Grade XII required.
• Graduate of a recognized administrative program required.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office and Dynamics.
• Two to three years previous related experience in a hospital or personal care home preferred.
• Accurate typing skills with a minimum speed of 40 wpm.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good physical and mental health; satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and telephone duties and clerical support.
• Typing, filing, handling incoming and outgoing correspondence and data entry.
• Support the facility's business office operations.

Skills

MS Office

Dynamics

Typing 40 wpm

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Grade XII

Graduate of recognized administrative program

Job description

As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

The Pine Falls Health Complex is a designated bilingual service center, selection preference will be given to applicants who meet the posted qualifications and are able to speak in both official languages and provide comparable service in both French and English.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the applicable finance supervisor, the Receptionist Clerk is responsible for reception and telephone duties, providing clerical and other administrative support to the facility. The incumbent provides services in support of the business office such as typing, filing, handling of incoming and outgoing correspondence and data entry. The position of Receptionist Clerk functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Grade XII required.
• Graduate of a recognized administrative program required.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office and Dynamics required.
• Two to three years previous related experience with administrative functions in a Hospital or Personal Care Home preferred.
• Accurate typing skills with a minimum speed of 40 wpm required.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff, outside agencies and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to maintain positive working relationships in a multi-disciplinary, team-based work environment.
• Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.