Job Description

Req ID: 164294
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: DI STRAT-DI NZ CLERICAL Colchester
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 14-Sep-23

Nova 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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, the Ward Clerk is an essential member of the patient care area team, the ward clerk is responsible for supporting the function and daily operation of the patient care area. Playing a very important role in the flow of communication and flow of patient care, the ward clerk has strong skills and abilities in multitasking, communication, organization & planning and team work.

About You

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

• Grade 12 plus graduation from a recognized Medical Office Assistant program or minimum one year related experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Current WHMIS certification required
• Recent NVCI training / certification considered an asset
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, required.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to function well as a team member, required.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in computer applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook is required.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in current Meditech applications required. Admissions/ OE/EMR, ELR preferred.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in use of the EFR, Megamation work order system, Meeting Planner, SHARe, Medworx, Bed Board, SAP and in the operation of a MFU.
• 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 full-time position; 70 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• May include evenings and/or weekends

Compensation and Incentives

$20.09 - $21.91 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis 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.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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