Education Program Assistant (Secretary E)- Department of Medicine/Medical Oncology

Job title: Education Program Assistant (Secretary E)- Department of Medicine/Medical Oncology

Job description: ​Req ID: 133487
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance – QEII
Department: DOM Dept Med Medical Oncology
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-Aug-22

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Department of Medicine’s Manager the Education Program Assistant (EPA) is the first point of contact for the division’s educational program, and is responsible for all communications related to residents/students. The EPA coordinates the educational process and complex scheduling for all residents and students for both Dalhousie, and other national/international residents and students.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade XII plus graduation from a recognized one year secretarial or office administration course
• Minimum two (2) years experience working in an academic medical secretarial environment
• Medical terminology course or knowledge is required
• Excellent computer skills using MS Professional Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Analytical and decision making skills within scope of employment
• Must be an excellent team player and be able to develop positive working relationships
• Transcription skills an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

**Skills testing will be performed. Only applicants achieving a mark of 70% will advance to the interview process.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent Full Time; 70 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$21.73 – $24.31 hourly

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.

​As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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