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SalaryReq ID: 175367
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Department: OPNZ PERI STRAT-CENTRAL BOOKING OR CRHCC
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPEAdmin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 14-Mar-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
The Operating Room Booking Clerk is responsible for the booking and scheduling of surgical patients for the Operating Theatres and Endoscopy Clinic, in a prompt and efficient manner. The Booking Clerk works closely with the Manager of Surgical Services, OR Clinical Leader, Access Manager, physicians, and nurses.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Successful completion of Grade XII or equivalent required
- One year related clerical experience, or successful completion of a recognized one year secretarial/office/business program
- Successful completion of a recognized Medical Terminology course with demonstrated knowledge of surgical terminology required
- Previous booking experience in a hospital setting is required
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook is required
- Experience with Meditech, Access Repository, Share, CWS, PAR-NS, and ORM is preferred
- Demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multitask
- Demonstrated excellence in prioritization skills with the ability to accomplish tasks within varying time limitations
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Must demonstrate a customer focused service which interacts with the public in person and on the telephone in a pleasant, courteous and efficient manner
- Demonstrated ability to function well as a team member
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
- Competencies in other languages are an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent Part-Time (50%) position, 35 Hours Bi-Weekly
Compensation and Incentives
$24.69 - $27.53 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.
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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