Job Description

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Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Primary Care Assistant.



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.

Wrinch Memorial Hospital

Teaching is a time-honored tradition at Wrinch Memorial hospital. There is an ongoing rotation of Medical Students, Nurse Practitioner Students and Medical Residents. It serves a population of 8,000 with:

Nine Complex Care beds One Respite bed 13 Acute Care beds Dental Clinic Laboratory Wrinch Medical Clinic One secure psychiatric observation room Medical Imaging, including ultrasound Retail Pharmacy On-site


Other health and community care services include:

Public Health Mental Health and Substance Use Skeena Place Assisted Living Complex Home and Community Care support services

o Home Care


o Palliative Care


Visiting specialists include

o General surgery

o Internal medicine

o Gynecology

o Rheumatology

o Pediatrics

o Urology

o MyoActivation Pain Clinic

o Neurology (coming soon)

Pre and Post-Natal outreach programs Chronic Disease Management

The Hazeltons

The communities that make up what is collectively known as the Upper Skeena, are situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Gitxsan Nation. The Gitxsan people have lived on these lands for 10,000+ years and along with the Wet'suwet'en Nation to the east, established the precedent setting Delgamuukw court decision in 1997. Some of the communities included in the Upper Skeena are the incorporated municipalities of Hazelton and New Hazelton, unincorporated settlements of South Hazelton, Two Mile, Suskwa Valley, Miskinish (Cedarvale), Kitwanga Valley, Andimal and the Kispiox Valley, and the 7 Indigenous villages of Gitanyow, Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, Hagwilget, Gitanmaax, Sik-e-dakh, and Anspayaxw. Some would say the natural beauty of the land is unparalleled - it certainly holds a central place in health and wellbeing for many of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who live on these unceded lands. Check out The Hazeltons, known as the historic heartland of northwest BC.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits. Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions Employee referral program Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC "Loan Forgiveness Programs" offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

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

Are you an International Applicant? Before

applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
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Qualifications

Grade 12. 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 fast-paced health care environment. Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized clinical information systems. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

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.
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Comments

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Competition #:

05718719


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Employee Type:

CASUAL


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Bargaining Unit:

HEU


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Facility:

WRINCH MEMORIAL HOSP COMP


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Location:

Hazelton, BC


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Department:

HAO MEDICAL CLINIC


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Reports To:

PRIMARY CARE TEAM LEAD OR PRIMARY CARE CLINIC MANA


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Hourly Wage:

$25.54 - $27.22


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Close Date:

NOVEMBER 13, 2025






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