Facility Resource Assistant - Kentville, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Kentville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 166255

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department:
OPWZ Strat Care Coordination Center WZ

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status:
NSGEU
Admin Professionals Position

Posting Closing Date: 7-Feb-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Patient Flow Manager, the Facility Resource Assistant supports the daily operations of the Patient Flow department coordinating patient movement.

Outside of regular office hours, the Facility Resource Assistant provides additional support with respect to urgent communications.

The Facility Resource Assistant ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Graduate of a recognized office administration/secretarial program is required
Completion of a Medical Terminology course or equivalent
Minimum three (3) years' experience in an administrative support position including previous experience in a hospital setting is required
Clerical experience related to bed allocation and patient booking is preferred
Ability to use Microsoft Windows and all components of Microsoft Office; expertise with the development and maintenance of documents, spreadsheets and databases
Knowledge of and expertise in the use of the Medworxx Patient Flow System preferred
Typing speed of 60 words per minute preferred
Current knowledge of medical terminology
Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to work as a team member and ability to foster collaborative relationships
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment
Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment
Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel may be required
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours:

Permanent Full Time 70 Hours Biweekly
Shifts include days/nights/weekends

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $24.39 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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