Job Description

Administrative Assistant - Visiting Specialist Clinic - Whitehorse General Hospital

Department

Visiting Specialists Clinic

Location

Whitehorse General Hospital

Competition No.

#2023-614

Closing Date

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Classification/Level

PSAC Bargaining Unit/L05 Level

Pay Rate

$30.61 - $38.73

Employment Status

Regular Part Time

Monthly/weekly hours

37.5 Bi-Weekly

(Open to YHC Staff Only)

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada\'s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager, Visiting Specialist Clinic, the incumbent coordinates the Specialists\' yearly visits, schedules patient/client appointments, liaises with patients/clients, physicians, hospital departments and other personnel. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating clinic activities to ensure the clinic operates efficiently, organizing the Specialists\' surgical schedule, and collecting, compiling, and preparing Specialist Clinic statistics.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Knowledge of medical office procedures, technology and terminology;

• Knowledge of Meditech Expanse scheduling and registration processes;

• Experience scheduling patient/client appointments;

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and adapt to workload variances;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office products;

• Highly motivated and innovative;

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;

• Analytical skills;

• Ability to perform the duties of the position;

• Cross cultural awareness.

The successful candidate should have one (1) year Medical Office Assistant Diploma and two (2) years\' experience in a Health Care office. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered. Must have current non-violent crisis intervention and CPR training. Experience with MEDITECH and ARRAY modules and knowledge of hospital organization and practices would be desired.

TO APPLY: Quote competition #2023-614 and email your resume to by 4:00 p.m. November 16, 2023

For more information, contact recruitment at

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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: November 2, 2023

Yukon Hospital Corporation