Secretary Iii - Bridgewater, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Bridgewater, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Req ID:147884**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone,
Dawson Centre

Department:

MHA WZ Child Dawson**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: NSGEU
Admin Professionals** Position**
Posting Closing Date:23-Jan-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 Manager, Mental Health & Addictions and/or designate, the Secretary III provides clerical support to the Mental Health & Addictions team.

The secretarial team is responsible for ensuring that the offices are run in a smooth, efficient and professional manner and that good working relationships are fostered within their respective sites as well as with the Inpatient Units.

The Secretary III supports the clinic's priority of client-centred care by providing a friendly and non-threatening reception for clients.

The Secretary III meets standards of professionalism which reflect the vision, mission, goals and objectives and adheres to the policies and procedures of Mental Health & Addictions.

The Secretary III may be required to work at sites other than their home site due to vacations or leaves-of-absence and when doing so is responsible for efficient operation of both sites at such times.

The Secretary III ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide 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 program with medical terminology and transcription required
Minimum of two years' recent related experience, preferably in a medical setting required
Ability to use Microsoft Windows and all components of Microsoft Office including Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Typing skills minimum of 60 words per minute
Demonstrated current knowledge of Medical Terminology
Able to transcribe dictation in a prompt and accurate manner
Demonstrated communication skills & excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to work as a team member and ability to foster collaborative relationships
Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to work independently
Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills
Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills
Demonstrated attention to detail
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
Experience in a health care or hospital setting an asset
Knowledge of Meditech (CWS and Admissions) an asset
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:

Temporary Full Time position; 70 hours bi weekly
Approximately 12 months

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.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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