Secretary C - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:161354**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII**
Department:PLM Hematology Admin**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly PT
(80%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Admin Professionals

Position
Posting Closing Date:14-Aug-23Nova 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 Manager, the Secretary will work under limited supervision and have a good knowledge of office practices, procedures, and a comprehensive knowledge of divisional/departmental functions.

The Secretary provides confidential administrative/medical secretarial services to the medical staff, manager and supervisors, senior administrative and technical staff. The Secretary will also provide secretarial support to the Service Chief as required. Contacts may involve discussions requiring tact and discretion.

Daily interaction (in person and telephone) with internal and external personnel to facilitate accurate patient input, transcription, coding, reports and charting management utilizing the LIS system.

About You:

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

Grade 12 plus graduation from a recognized one year secretarial or office administration course
One year clerical or secretarial experience required
Medical terminology required
Transcription experience an asset
Experience working in a medical setting an asset
Demonstrated typing proficiency with a speed of 50 wpm
Knowledge of Laboratory Information System (Cerner Millennium) an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with patients, hospital staff, public and referral sources
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
A skills test may be administered as part of the selection process

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

Hours:

Permanent, Part-Time (80%) position; 56 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $22.50 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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