Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: OPCZ Out-Patient Dept HCH
Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 5-May-21
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Booking and Registration Clerk is responsible for the following: greeting and registration of all patients; scheduling and communicating of patient appointments; procurement of health records for the patient visit; coordination and booking and communication of diagnostic tests; assisting in the general organization, patient flow and efficiency of the department and maintaining accurate statistics as required.
Qualifications
- Grade XII plus one year related clerical experience or recognized one year secretarial/business program
- Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
- Experience using STAR, PHS, SHARE, HPF and Millenium preferred
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm during an emergency and deal with numerous interruptions and continuous change an asset
- Knowledge of computers and typing required
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Hours of Work
- Long Assignment Full-time Position; 70 hours bi-weekly
- Beginning May 10, 2021 with an expected end date of December 31, 2021
- These dates are subject to change
Salary Information
$20.0923 – $21.9129 hourly
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.
Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.
Criminal Record Check
Proof of education & training certifications
Proof of any additional required qualification
Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
Proof of SIN number
Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
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