Primary Care Assistant
About the role
NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING Primary Care Assistant Internal/External Posting 1.0 EFT Permanent Department: Administration
Position: Primary Care Assistant
Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Responsible To: Administrative Manager
Anticipated Start Date: May 5.2025
Salary: $22.091. $22.599, $23.169, $23.769, $24.468, $25.088
Union : CUPE
Position Summary: NorWest Coop Community Health is seeking a highly motivated Primary Care Assistant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position supports front reception, front entrance screening and the Primary Care Team in the delivery of safe, efficient and quality services at various Norwest sites. The incumbent will provide a variety of clerical functions and must contribute to a respectful work environment and participate in workload sharing and coverage within the team.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years related healthcare experience required
- Experience in Email and computerized calendars required
- Working knowledge of electronic medical records preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience maintaining medical records and filing systems, compiling statistics and processing personal health information
- Switchboard/receptionist experience
Education:
- Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required
- Successful completion of a Unit Clerk Course and/or a Medical Office Assistant Course required
- Basic Life Support recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (i.e., CPR Anytime Family and Friends) provide certificate if it is made available
- A Combination of education and experience may be considered
Qualifications:
- Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm required
- Knowledge of medical terminology required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a team member and form respectful relationships with team members, other professionals, clients and the community.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and take initiative through action that favourably influence events
- Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of the English language (both written and oral)
- Ability to problem solve and work within a fast-paced interdisciplinary team environment with frequent disruptions and deadlines
- Experience with specimen collection, medical supply management and statistical data collection.
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to plan and organize a heavy workload, under pressure, to meet deadlines
- Respectful of diversity and values diverse perspectives and ideas
- Criminal Record Check and Child/Elder Abuse Registry required
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to do moderate lifting and a moderate amount of walking
- Must be able to function effectively in a fast-moving environment with frequent interruptions
Please submit your application in confidence to: Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant
NorWest Co-Op Community Health
785 Keewatin Street, Winnipeg MB
Email: rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca
Application Deadline: Posted until filled We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Shared Health-Soins Communs
Shared Health was founded in values that celebrate the diversity of our province and pursue equity of access to health services for all Manitobans by bringing together clinical experts from across the province to deliver a patient-centred, accessible and responsive health system.
We work collaboratively with regional health authorities, service delivery organizations and communities to ensure the health care needs of Manitobans are met compassionately, effectively and as close to home as possible. Shared Health’s scope and services continue to evolve as part of Manitoba’s broader health system transformation.
We are committed to ongoing innovation in delivering health care services and recruiting, developing, and retaining dedicated employees. As health care providers, it is essential to understand and acknowledge that people experience and access health care in different ways. Shared Health strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of all Manitobans.
As a health system, we deliver services to diverse patient populations on the original lands of First Nations and Inuit peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. This acknowledgement is an important part of our continued efforts to identify, develop and implement culturally safe environments, practices and health-care services.
Respect for every individual, accountability, value and continuous improvement and learning are four pillars guiding Manitoba’s Quality and Learning Framework. A deep and ongoing commitment to this framework and its principles are key to creating a health care environment that is free of judgement, equally safe and inclusive.
To find out more visit sharedhealthmb.ca/careers/ or https://healthcareersmanitoba.ca/.
This page is intended for informational purposes only. We do not provide clinical advice. Account not monitored 24/7. Emergency: Dial 911 or go to the emergency department.
Primary Care Assistant
About the role
NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING Primary Care Assistant Internal/External Posting 1.0 EFT Permanent Department: Administration
Position: Primary Care Assistant
Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Responsible To: Administrative Manager
Anticipated Start Date: May 5.2025
Salary: $22.091. $22.599, $23.169, $23.769, $24.468, $25.088
Union : CUPE
Position Summary: NorWest Coop Community Health is seeking a highly motivated Primary Care Assistant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position supports front reception, front entrance screening and the Primary Care Team in the delivery of safe, efficient and quality services at various Norwest sites. The incumbent will provide a variety of clerical functions and must contribute to a respectful work environment and participate in workload sharing and coverage within the team.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years related healthcare experience required
- Experience in Email and computerized calendars required
- Working knowledge of electronic medical records preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience maintaining medical records and filing systems, compiling statistics and processing personal health information
- Switchboard/receptionist experience
Education:
- Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required
- Successful completion of a Unit Clerk Course and/or a Medical Office Assistant Course required
- Basic Life Support recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (i.e., CPR Anytime Family and Friends) provide certificate if it is made available
- A Combination of education and experience may be considered
Qualifications:
- Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm required
- Knowledge of medical terminology required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a team member and form respectful relationships with team members, other professionals, clients and the community.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and take initiative through action that favourably influence events
- Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of the English language (both written and oral)
- Ability to problem solve and work within a fast-paced interdisciplinary team environment with frequent disruptions and deadlines
- Experience with specimen collection, medical supply management and statistical data collection.
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to plan and organize a heavy workload, under pressure, to meet deadlines
- Respectful of diversity and values diverse perspectives and ideas
- Criminal Record Check and Child/Elder Abuse Registry required
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to do moderate lifting and a moderate amount of walking
- Must be able to function effectively in a fast-moving environment with frequent interruptions
Please submit your application in confidence to: Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant
NorWest Co-Op Community Health
785 Keewatin Street, Winnipeg MB
Email: rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca
Application Deadline: Posted until filled We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Shared Health-Soins Communs
Shared Health was founded in values that celebrate the diversity of our province and pursue equity of access to health services for all Manitobans by bringing together clinical experts from across the province to deliver a patient-centred, accessible and responsive health system.
We work collaboratively with regional health authorities, service delivery organizations and communities to ensure the health care needs of Manitobans are met compassionately, effectively and as close to home as possible. Shared Health’s scope and services continue to evolve as part of Manitoba’s broader health system transformation.
We are committed to ongoing innovation in delivering health care services and recruiting, developing, and retaining dedicated employees. As health care providers, it is essential to understand and acknowledge that people experience and access health care in different ways. Shared Health strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of all Manitobans.
As a health system, we deliver services to diverse patient populations on the original lands of First Nations and Inuit peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. This acknowledgement is an important part of our continued efforts to identify, develop and implement culturally safe environments, practices and health-care services.
Respect for every individual, accountability, value and continuous improvement and learning are four pillars guiding Manitoba’s Quality and Learning Framework. A deep and ongoing commitment to this framework and its principles are key to creating a health care environment that is free of judgement, equally safe and inclusive.
To find out more visit sharedhealthmb.ca/careers/ or https://healthcareersmanitoba.ca/.
This page is intended for informational purposes only. We do not provide clinical advice. Account not monitored 24/7. Emergency: Dial 911 or go to the emergency department.