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SalaryReq ID: 173840
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: OPNZ Palliative Care CRH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief (3% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 2-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 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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Administrative Support Assistant reports to the Manager of Palliative Care and will provide assistance in the delivery of the Palliative Care program while supporting the mission, vision, values and strategic directions of the health authority. The Administrative Support Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the client record, receiving and tracking referrals, release of information and the archiving and retention of organizational records in accordance with records management standards. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, multi-tasking and professionalism.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate of a post-secondary secretarial or office administration program or equivalent required
- Certification as a Health Records Technician by the Canadian College of Health Records Administrators preferred
- Minimum of 3 years related experience in an administrative assistant position required
- Previous Palliative Care experience an asset
- Advanced working knowledge and proficiency with a variety of computer software, specifically Microsoft Office * * Products (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point) required
- Working knowledge and proficiency with Meditech Client Registration and Community Wide Scheduling programs
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills as well as demonstrated initiative in managing multiple priorities
- Excellent planning, organization and prioritization skills with demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, problem solving and analysis process ability
- Experience working in a hospital or health-related environment preferred
- Project management experience an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Casual Relief
Compensation and Incentives
$24.28 - $30.54 Hourly
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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