Administrative Assistant

Requisition ID: 414744

Position Number: ADMINSEC2SEL_99

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Community Health

Department / Unit: Clinic Operations

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Resident Systems Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for reception and telephone duties, providing clerical and other administrative support to the facility. The incumbent provides services in support of the business office such as typing, filing, handling of incoming and outgoing correspondence and data entry. The position of Administrative Assistant – Clerk II functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

-Grade XII required.

-Graduate of a recognized administrative program required.

-Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office and Dynamics required.

-Previous related experience with administrative functions in a Hospital or Personal Care Home preferred.

-Accurate typing skills with a minimum speed of 40 wpm required.

-Good organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff, outside agencies and the public.

-Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality.

-Demonstrated ability to work independently and to maintain positive working relationships in a multi-disciplinary, team-based work environment.

-Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position.

-Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.

-Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.