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We currently have exciting opportunities for Casual – Receptionists to join our team in Abbotsford, B.C. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.
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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.
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- Operates a multi-line telephone and perform reception duties such as directing calls, receiving and relaying messages, receiving and directing visitors and responding to in-person and telephone inquiries; reports problems to the manager or designate.
- Performs general word-processing and data entry functions such as inputting client information, maintaining relevant registers and typing from rough draft or general instruction including correspondence, reports and documents.
- Performs general record management duties such as assembling files, assigning filing numbers, preparing file folders and filing and distributing documents and files.
- Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, incoming correspondence and courier documents; prepares and post outgoing mail, works with incoming hospital lists and distributes information within the office; signs for receipt of package and/or shipments, as per established procedures.
- Perform general office functions such as booking and setting up meeting rooms, arranging conference calls and maintaining a stock of supplies in the work area; stocks shelves and cupboards with supplies, as required.
- Operates office equipment such as photocopiers, shredders and fax machines; carries out minor maintenance such as loading paper, removing paper jams, cleaning glass and changing toner cartridges; refers further maintenance required to Manager or designate.
- Distributes and mails out staff pay cheque stubs and distributes office communiqu�s, as needed.
- Receives, records, checks and balances cash transactions, including receiving payments, issuing receipts and maintain a petty cash account, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Grade 12, an Office Assistant certificate and six (6) months' recent related experience, or a combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to type at 50 wpm.
- Knowledge of Business English.
- Knowledge of general office procedures.