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Req ID: 173628

Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital

Department: OPCZ Chronic Pain Clinic DGH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT ( 60% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position

Posting Closing Date: 7-Feb-24

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 a 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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager or delegate, the Booking & Registration Clerk contributes to the effective operation of Ambulatory Care - Pain Management Clinic by assisting in the general organization and patient flow and efficiency of the clinic. The booking clerk performs clerical and administrative duties following hospital policies and procedures while maintaining a high standard of maturity and discretion in handling confidential matters. The booking clerk will schedule patients for clinics visits, contacting them via phone or mail as required, with their appointment information.

About You

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

• Grade XII plus one year related experience or graduation from a recognized secretarial / office administration / business program
• Computer skills (MS Office, email and internet) required, minimum typing speed of 45wpm preferred
• Experience using STAR, PHS, Med Access, iScheduler and Eceptionist preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
• Non violent crisis intervention training an asset
• Must be able to function independently in a high volume care setting
• Demonstrated verbal communication, accuracy and speed skills
• Coordination, organization and decision making skills
• Ability to learn and work quickly and be adaptable to change
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset
  
  

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Part-Time (60%) position; 42 hours bi-weekly
• Training will take place at VG - Dickson Building. Once training is complete, this position will be located at both the VG Site - Dickson Building and at 107 Albro Lake Road, Dartmouth
  
  

Compensation and Incentives

$22.89 - $24.89 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.

This 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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