Job Description

Requisition ID: 363665Position Number: 20011557Posting End Date: August 1, 2024City: WinnipegEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Health Sciences Centre - 771 Bannatyne AvenueDepartment / Unit: Psychiatry Clinical Admin AdultJob Stream: Non-ClinicalUnion: CUPEAnticipated Start Date: 08/12/2024FTE: 1.00Anticipated Shift: DaysWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 7.50Annual Base Hours: 1950Salary: $20.594, $21.211, $21.846, $22.503, $23.178, $23.874Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewUnder the direction of the Administrative Assistant, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the provision of effective, efficient secretarial support in an adult outpatient setting. Duties include: assessment transcription, telephone/reception duties, taking and relaying messages, greeting and directing patients/staff, answering routine questions, photocopying, faxing and entering data. Provides coverage as required for the Department of Psychiatry.Experience

• One (1) year previous related experience required, preferably in a mental health environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized secretarial training program required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications and Skills

• Typing 50 wpm required. Medical Terminology (75% pass mark) required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft office (Word and Outlook) required.
• Access, Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
• Desktop publishing applications (MS Publisher) preferred.
• Knowledge of GenCAN \xe2\x80\x98Contact\xe2\x80\x99 database and the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) ATD system preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment required.
• Must have excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent interruptions.
• Due to the nature of the work in the department, the incumbent must be able to exercise tact and patience with difficult situations that may arise when in contact with patients and/or the public.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority