NorWest Coop Community Health is seeking a highly motivated Primary Care Assistant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position supports front reception, front entrance screening and the Primary Care Team in the delivery of safe, efficient and quality services at various Norwest sites. The incumbent will provide a variety of clerical functions and must contribute to a respectful work environment and participate in workload sharing and coverage within the team. This position will be scheduled on a 2-week rotation with a combination of evening and weekend shifts. As per CUPE agreement, shifts eligible for both evening and weekend working premiums:
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Shift
1130am-8pm
1130am-8pm
1130am-8pm
1130am-8pm
1130am-8pm
830am-5pm
830am-5pm
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Shift
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Experience:
A minimum of two years related healthcare experience required
Experience in Email and computerized calendars required
Working knowledge of electronic medical records preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience maintaining medical records and filing systems, compiling statistics and processing personal health information
Switchboard/receptionist experience
Education:
Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required
Successful completion of a Unit Clerk Course and/or a Medical Office Assistant Course required
Basic Life Support recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (i.e., CPR Anytime Family and Friends) provide certificate if it is made available
A Combination of education and experience may be considered
Qualifications:
Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm required
Knowledge of medical terminology required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a team member and form respectful relationships with team members, other professionals, clients and the community.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and take initiative through action that favourably influence events
Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent command of the English language (both written and oral)
Ability to problem solve and work within a fast-paced interdisciplinary team environment with frequent disruptions and deadlines
Experience with specimen collection, medical supply management and statistical data collection.
Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to plan and organize a heavy workload, under pressure, to meet deadlines
Respectful of diversity and values diverse perspectives and ideas
Criminal Record Check and Child/Elder Abuse Registry required
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays
Physical requirements:
Must be able to do moderate lifting and a moderate amount of walking
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-moving environment with frequent interruptions
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Please submit your application in confidence to:
Rupsi Parajuli
NorWest Co-op Community Health
785 Keewatin St., Winnipeg, MB
Email: rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca
We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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