Booking Coordinator Breast Screening Program
Top Benefits
About the role
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Inuvik, NT.
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
SCOPE
The Booking Coordinator, Breast Screening Program is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support for the delivery of the Breast Screening Program (BSP) including supporting care coordination and administrative functions such as invitation and results letter generation and the maintaining of the computerized screening mammography database.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical records and the ability to learn records management and to use an electronic medical record system.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to, geographic/cultural needs of clients to ensure health care needs are met. Ability to recognize the impacts of colonization and residential schools on Indigenous health outcomes and the way health and social services are delivered.
- Knowledge of computers and the ability to use the BSP cancer screening database, Radiology Information System (RIS)/Hospital Information System (HIS), PACS, electronic medical record, word processing. Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet.
- Knowledge of health-based information systems such as, MediPatient, PACS and IEHR.EMR.
- Knowledge and ability to use medical terminology.
- Ability to independently problem-solve and implement a solution within a scope of practice.
- Ability to provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to develop a network of resources within and outside of the organization.
- Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School/Secondary School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of medical or health care facility experience with a recognized medical terminology course.
Equivalencies
- A certificate or diploma in a Medical Office Administration and 1 year of related experience in a health care setting.
- At least two (2) years related experience in a healthcare setting is required.
- All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Booking Coordinator Breast Screening Program
Top Benefits
About the role
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Inuvik, NT.
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
SCOPE
The Booking Coordinator, Breast Screening Program is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support for the delivery of the Breast Screening Program (BSP) including supporting care coordination and administrative functions such as invitation and results letter generation and the maintaining of the computerized screening mammography database.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical records and the ability to learn records management and to use an electronic medical record system.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to, geographic/cultural needs of clients to ensure health care needs are met. Ability to recognize the impacts of colonization and residential schools on Indigenous health outcomes and the way health and social services are delivered.
- Knowledge of computers and the ability to use the BSP cancer screening database, Radiology Information System (RIS)/Hospital Information System (HIS), PACS, electronic medical record, word processing. Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet.
- Knowledge of health-based information systems such as, MediPatient, PACS and IEHR.EMR.
- Knowledge and ability to use medical terminology.
- Ability to independently problem-solve and implement a solution within a scope of practice.
- Ability to provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to develop a network of resources within and outside of the organization.
- Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School/Secondary School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of medical or health care facility experience with a recognized medical terminology course.
Equivalencies
- A certificate or diploma in a Medical Office Administration and 1 year of related experience in a health care setting.
- At least two (2) years related experience in a healthcare setting is required.
- All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.