Receptionist Early Detection

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency seeks a Receptionist to perform reception and clerical duties for the Population Health Screening Program for Breast Cancer. The role requires handling information accurately and confidentially, supporting the Prevention & Early Detection department, and reporting to the Administrative Services Manager with daily oversight from the Supervisor Admitting Reception.

Successful candidates will possess Grade 12 and appropriate secretarial or medical terminology

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Office/Secretarial Certificate plus Medical Terminology course (OR).
• Medical Office Assistant Certificate OR an approved equivalent.
• If no such applicant is found, a plan to complete Medical Terminology within two years at own expense.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and clerical duties for the Prevention and Early Detection Department programs.
• Ensure accurate and confidential collection, documentation and distribution of information.
• Report to the Manager of Administrative Services with daily work supervised by the Supervisor Admitting Reception, Prevention & Early Detection.

Skills

Typing

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Office equipment

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Cultural awareness

Education

Grade 12

Office Education/Secretarial Certificate + Medical Terminology course

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Completion plan for terminology within 2 years

Job description

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Facility: SCA - Population Health

Department: Population Health Screening Program for Breast Cancer

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: Oct 12 th , 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 2, $22.201 to $26.109 (5 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Receptionist is responsible for providing reception and clerical duties for the Prevention and Early Detection Department programs. This position ensures the collection, documentation and distribution of information is completed with accuracy and confidentiality. This position reports to the Manager of Administrative Services, with daily work supervised by the Supervisor Admitting Reception, Prevention & Early Detection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12
• Office Education/Secretarial Certificate plus completion of a Medical Terminology course (OR)
• Medical Office Assistant Certificate OR
• If no such applicant found, applicant with Office Education/Secretarial Certificate required to complete an approved Medical Terminology course, at their expense, through an approved educational institute within two (2) years of commencing the job.

Experience:

Skills:

• Ability to type proficiently.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to operate a computerized data entry system.
• Ability to operate all types of office equipment.
• Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate factual information both orally and in writing.
• Some judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a limited number of alternatives.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.

About Us

Mission: To provide leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment and research. Vision: A healthy population free from cancer.

The successful applicant must provide a Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search, if applicable) on or before date of hire. The Criminal Record Check clearance must be dated within three (3) months of the hire date.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.