Referral Officer - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Req ID:158283**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Dickson Building - QEII**
Department:CANC Nova Scotia Cancer Centre**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Admin Professionals

Position
Posting Closing Date:20-Jun-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:

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager and in consultation with medical staff, the Referral Officer is responsible for receiving and processing referrals directed to the QEII Cancer Centre.

The Referral Officer uses a variety of patient information systems and collaborates with supporting departments, to complete all stages of the process from receipt of referral to notification.

The Referral Officer completes data quality audits to ensure referral information is accurate for statistical purposes.

About You:

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

Grade XII plus recognized one year administrative/business program
Two years related experience working in an ambulatory oncology setting
Medical terminology course an asset
Experience using ARIA, One Content, Meditech, Millennium, OPIS, SHARE Portal, and STAR preferred
Knowledge and education of the clinic referral processes
Knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures
Knowledge of pathology results
Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal in a compassionate and supportive manner with oncology patients
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 bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $23.14 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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