Receptionist/Typist

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Ashern; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Ashern is seeking a part-time Receptionist/Typist for the Primary Health Care Centre. The role supports providers and staff with clerical duties and maintains health records in line with policies.

Qualifications include Grade 12, secretarial training, QHR/Accuro knowledge, MS Office proficiency, and strong confidentiality. Immunization and diversity considerations are part of the hiring process.

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 Indigenous knowledge is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to proofread and file.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff with clerical and reception duties.
• Maintain accurate health records consistent with policies and procedures.
• Engage in confidential clerical tasks and project work as assigned.
• Support mission, vision and values in daily work and teamwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Secretarial course or equivalent

Tools

QHR/Accuro

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Closing Date: 10/14/2026

Facility / Site: Ashern Community Health Office

Posting Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part-Time

Hours of Work: Days Weekends

Term Dates: -

FTE: 0.6

Union Group: MGEU Facility Support

Wage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreement

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 uponchange 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 a ccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

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.