Relief Clerk-Receptionist

Government of Northwest Territories; Tuktoyaktuk; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Tuktoyaktuk is seeking a Relief Clerk - Receptionist to provide administrative support in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include assisting health center staff, managing confidential information, and greeting patients. Candidates should possess excellent communication and observation skills, along with a basic understanding of office routines. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication and observation skills for reception of the public.
• Basic knowledge of office routine and patient care.
• Ability to keep confidential information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical services for health center staff and patients.
• Serve as a liaison between health center staff and patients.
• Greet callers and visitors effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Keyboarding skills

Computer knowledge

Education

Grade 10

General office procedures course

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Tuktoyaktuk

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Relief Clerk - Receptionist reports directly to the Nurse-in-Charge (NIC) at the Rosie Ovayouk Health Centre in Tuktoyaktuk. The incumbent provides efficient administrative and clerical services for the Nurse-in-Charge, (and other transient health-care professionals) Health Centre staff and patients. The incumbent also provides services between health center staff, patients, visiting physicians, and other healthcare professionals on a regular basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-Must have good communication and observation skills for reception of the public;
-Basic knowledge of office routine is necessary and also a basic understanding of patient care and treatment;
-Key-boarding skills
-Computer knowledge in word-processing, database, spreadsheets and communications software;
-The incumbent must be able to keep confidential information confidential.
-Ability to speak the aboriginal language and knowledge of interpretation/translation practices is considered an asset,
-The incumbent must be able to meet and deal pleasantly and effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds in order to effectively greet callers/visitors who are irrational and emotional and determine their actual situation and requirements.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The foregoing knowledge, ability and skills would normally be acquired through completion of a minimum of grade 10, general office procedures course and related experience that are required to perform the secretarial and clerical functions of the job.

Equivalencies may include but are not limited to:
Nine (9) months directly related experience

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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