Receptionist/Administrator

FULL-TIME POSITION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Seeking somebody with good proficiency in English for greeting clients, answering phones and emails, scheduling appointments, and other office related tasks for a full-time Administrative Assistant in a busy psychological practice. Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills as well as attention to detail are required. Capacity to be self-directed and to seek out information required to complete tasks is essential. We are seeking an individual who can commit to supporting health professionals and is committed to client care.

Important Notice: This position requires that the successful candidate reside in a reasonable community distance to the office because we are looking for someone who will be coming into the office daily and we are looking to hire relatively soon. As such, if you do not reside in the greater Halifax region of Nova Scotia please do not apply because you would not be considered for this position.

The ideal candidate would have the following:

· Minimum one (1) year related administrative/secretarial experience

· Professional level written and spoken English

· Must have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills that demonstrate the ability to prioritize upon short notice while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy

· Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that incorporate sound judgment and tact

· Must have experience with email systems and comfort navigating the internet

· Demonstrated initiative, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

· High regard for quality and attention to detail

· Good working knowledge of office equipment (i.e. facsimile, photocopier, scanner, Windows computers)

· Ability to work within a framework of the highest confidentiality

· Commitment to maintain and protect patient, client, and personal safety

· Good work and attendance record

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Experience with the Jane App and QuickBooks an asset

Compensation: The rate for this position will be discussed and determined with the ideal candidate. It is 40-hour week, with a three-month probation period and based on fit and skill set, increases in compensation will be considered as the employee gains more experience.

Apply Now: Please submit cover letter, resume and three work related references to: employmentposition55@gmail.com quoting the job title “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. We will be reviewing resumes over the next two weeks.

We thank all of those who apply; however, only candidates who meet above requirements will be contacted at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Halifax, NS B3K 5R3 (required)

Work Location: In person