Receptionist/Typist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Arborg; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Receptionist/Typist for the Primary Health Care Centre in Arborg. This role is the first point of contact, supporting providers and staff with clerical tasks and health record maintenance, while upholding confidentiality and professional conduct.

Requirements include Grade 12, a secretarial course or equivalent, knowledge of QHR/Accuro, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and 1–2 years of medical office experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Secretarial course or combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of QHR/Accuro, or comparable electronic scheduling system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with medical terminology is required
• One to two years recent related medical office experience is required
• Experience working with diverse populations with particular knowledge of Indigenous communities and culture
• Strong organizational skills
• Clerical perception is necessary to proof read type written material, file correspondence and to organize daily work
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships in a team based working environment
• Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, public, Board Members, etc.
• Ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, thereby establishing priorities and completing assignments on time
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Ability to operate required equipment
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• The Receptionist/ Typist is the initial contact for the Primary Health Care Centre.
• Assist providers and staff with clerical and reception duties and maintenance of accurate health records.
• Undertake responsibility for specific projects as assigned.
• Provide confidential clerical functions and maintain an excellent rapport with staff and the public.
• Support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Skills

Medical office experience

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Indigenous knowledge

Proofreading

Education

Grade 12

Secretarial course

Tools

QHR/Accuro

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Arborg and District Health Centre

Department / Unit: Primary Health

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.20

Salary: 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.

Position Summary:

The Receptionist/ Typist is the initial contact for the Primary Health Care Centre. The incumbent is responsible for assisting providers and staff with clerical and reception duties and maintenance of accurate health records consistent with policies and procedures. In addition, the individual will also undertake responsibility for specific projects as assigned. The position requires the ability to provide confidential clerical functions and to maintain an excellent rapport with staff and the public. The position of Receptionist/ Typist functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Completion of a recognized secretarial course or combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of QHR/ Accuro, or comparable electronic scheduling system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with medical terminology is required
• One to two years recent related medical office experience is required
• Experience working with diverse populations with particular knowledge of Indigenous communities and culture
• Strong organizational skills
• Clerical perception is necessary to proof read type written material, file correspondence and to organize daily work
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships in a team based working environment
• Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, public, Board Members, etc.
• Ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, thereby establishing priorities and completing assignments on time
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Ability to operate required equipment
• 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 Authorityvalues 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.