Ward Assistant - Truro, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Truro, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:156760**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Northern
Zone,
Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department:

OPNZ Outpatients**
Type of Employment:Casual Relief
(**3%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: CUPE
Admin Professionals** Position**
Posting Closing Date:24-May-23**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 Ambulatory Services Manager, the Ward Assistant is responsible for daily flow and function within Outpatient Clinics, including clerical duties and support functions within the department.

Duties include but are not limited to booking clinic space, arranging appointments, faxing consults, prepping laboratory and diagnostic requisitions, answering phones, taking messages, stocking and cleaning rooms and equipment etc.

The Ward Assistant provides support to the Health Care providers utilizing the clinic space during clinic time.

The Ward Assistant must be knowledgeable of infection control practices including disinfecting of equipment and be proficient in supporting patient flow for the operation of multiple simultaneous clinics.

About You:

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

Graduate of a post-secondary secretarial or office administration program or equivalent required
Graduate of an approved Medical Terminology Program is required
Previous working experience within healthcare required; experience in ambulatory care an asset
Knowledge of HASP/SAP supply and equipment ordering considered an asset
Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve and work under pressure of time limitations
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Previous work attendance may be considered

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

Hours:

Casual Relief position(s)

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $21.90 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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