Clerk B - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Req ID:157270**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII**
Department:OPCZ Assistive Tech Orthotics**
Type of Employment:Casual
Hourly FT long-assignment
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Admin Professionals

Position
Posting Closing Date:2-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 Program Manager or delegate, the Clerk is responsible for the scheduling, and registering of patient appointments for Orthotic/Prosthetic/Pedorthic/Driving/Seating services.

They are also responsible for inputting and updating all data related to patient information and department statistics; answering phones and directing patient inquiries, receiving payments from patients, providing appropriate receipts, balancing daily cash flow; entering payroll data; assisting with timesheets; typing; faxing; filing and photocopying.

The Clerk may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio in a 7-day service.

About You:

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

Grade XII plus one year related experience OR graduate of a recognized one year secretarial/business program
Medical Terminology Course an asset
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience working with individuals with physical or cognitive impairments preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
Understanding of and commitment to the protection of patients' personal health information and associated hospital policies and procedures
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Excellent customer service is required
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast faced environment
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:

Long assignment, Fulltime position; 70 hours biweekly
Approximately a 12month assignment

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $21.91 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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