Administrative Assistant – Primary Care

Role Overview

• Responsible for the coordination and provision of administrative support to the Primary Care (PC) Program.
• Work with confidential information, maintaining personnel files, finance functions, clerical functions, office and data management, document production, documentation, communications and other duties as assigned.
• Exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
• Function in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years directly-related administrative experience in a health care setting.
• Graduate of a recognized Administrative Assistant program or equivalent.
• Knowledge in use of photocopier, facsimile, calculator.
• Knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Demonstrated keyboarding speed of 35-40 words per minute.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Benefits

• As per Collective agreement