General Office Clerk II, Diagnostic Imaging
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Breast Imaging and Ultrasound within the department of Diagnostic Imaging, the General Office Clerk II works independently and is responsible for duties associated with the booking process of breast imaging province wide. Primary responsibilities will include booking appointments, answering phones, updating client records in database and other duties as assigned.
Hours of Work
7.0 hours weekday shifts, variable between 0800 and 2000h with occasional Saturdays on rotation; 70 hours bi-weekly
Your Qualifications
- Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Graduate from a recognized Office administration, Business or Secretarial Diploma Program preferred. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum six (6) months related administrative/secretarial experience preferred. Patient registration experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), Internet, and Database programs required.
- Excellent judgment, diplomacy and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive information required.
- Proven time management and problem-solving skills required.
- Demonstrated high regard for quality, accuracy and attention to detail required.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful environment with multiple deadlines and concurrent activities required.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills are required.
- Proven ability to act decisively and to exercise a high degree of initiative and self-motivation is required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and/or supervision required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NS health care system.
- Flexibility required for changes in shift on short notice and to meet workload demands.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and/or STAR/Millennium is an asset.
- Competencies in other languages an asset.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
General Office Clerk II, Diagnostic Imaging
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Breast Imaging and Ultrasound within the department of Diagnostic Imaging, the General Office Clerk II works independently and is responsible for duties associated with the booking process of breast imaging province wide. Primary responsibilities will include booking appointments, answering phones, updating client records in database and other duties as assigned.
Hours of Work
7.0 hours weekday shifts, variable between 0800 and 2000h with occasional Saturdays on rotation; 70 hours bi-weekly
Your Qualifications
- Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Graduate from a recognized Office administration, Business or Secretarial Diploma Program preferred. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum six (6) months related administrative/secretarial experience preferred. Patient registration experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), Internet, and Database programs required.
- Excellent judgment, diplomacy and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive information required.
- Proven time management and problem-solving skills required.
- Demonstrated high regard for quality, accuracy and attention to detail required.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful environment with multiple deadlines and concurrent activities required.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills are required.
- Proven ability to act decisively and to exercise a high degree of initiative and self-motivation is required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and/or supervision required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NS health care system.
- Flexibility required for changes in shift on short notice and to meet workload demands.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and/or STAR/Millennium is an asset.
- Competencies in other languages an asset.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations