Primary Care Assistant - Dawson Creek, Canada - Northern Health

Northern Health

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Dawson Creek, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and selfdirected permanent part time Assistant to support the Primary Care.
In accordance with Northern Health's vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, the Primary Care Assistant functions as a member of the interprofessional team.
As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assistant works to support Primary Care providers and the Interprofessional Team (IPT) in the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality Primary Care Services throughout Northern Health. The Primary Care Assistant provides both operational and administrative support in a clinic and/or other community setting in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures.

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Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Thurs, Friday first week Wed, Thurs, Friday next week, Days, 08:00 to 16:30
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Dawson Creek Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education.

Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

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What Northern Health has to offer you

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for parttime and fulltime employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

- "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Proof of COVID19 vaccination
Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

Examples may include:

Program certificates or diplomas
High school/college/university transcripts etc.
It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Qualifications:

Grade 1
Graduation from an Office Assistant Course from an accredited Community College plus two years recent, related experience in a health care setting.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles.
Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
Ability to communicate effectively using both written and verbal communication.
Ability to type 40 WPM.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to follow detailed instruction.
Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient safety practices, policies and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fastpaced health care environment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments:

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Competition #:

Employee Type:

PERMANENT PART TIME (0.50 FTE)

Bargaining Unit:

BCGEU

Facility:

DAWSON CREEK HEALTH UNIT

Location:

Dawson Creek

Department:

DCO INTERPROF TEAM 1

Reports To:

MANAGER OR DESIGNATE

Hourly Wage:

$ $26.43

Close Date:

MARCH 25, 2024