Booking & Registration Clerk B – Primary Health Care

Job title: Booking & Registration Clerk B – Primary Health Care

Job description: Req ID: 117329
Location: Central Zone, Integrated Chronic Care Services, Fall River
Company: NSHA
Department: PHC CZ CDW ICCS
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Admin Professionals NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 23-Aug-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

Please note: This position requires the successful incumbent to strictly adhere to Integrated Chronic Care Services (ICCS) scent-free free policy.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working under the direction of the Team Leader, the Booking and Registration Clerk is responsible for the registration of all clinic patients; for the scheduling and communicating of patient appointments; for the coordination of health records for the clinic visit; for gathering and entering of information for Clinic statistics (including diagnostic information) and for assisting in the general organization and efficiency of the Clinic.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one year of related experience, OR graduation from a recognized secretarial / office administration / business program
• Computer skills (MS Office, Outlook and internet)
• Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm preferred
• Experience working with electronic medical records preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset
• Must be able to function independently in a high volume and highly pressurized ambulatory care setting
• Demonstrated verbal communication, accuracy and speed skills
• Coordination, organization and decision making skills
• Ability to learn and work quickly and be adaptable to change
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

** Skills test with passing score of 70% a prerequisite

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full-time position; 70 hours bi-weekly

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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