Administrative Assistant II Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 145397Department/Program: Administrative Assistants & Pediatrics, Department of PediatricsLocation: HalifaxType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSGEU Off&Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining UnitCompensation: $20.3648 - $23.1417 /hourClosing Date: 06 December, 2022 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityReporting to the Chief Operating Officer of Pediatrics and the Head of the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the administrative assistant provides support to designated members of this Division as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Scheduling appointments and meetings; Transcribing a variety of documents; Maintaining physician schedules; Preparing agendas and minutes; Preparing teaching material; Making travel arrangements; Processing claims; Answering phone calls and email messages; Liaising with outside organizations, physicians and health professionals; Retrieving journal and book articles from libraries and the internet; Processing mail; Composing correspondence; Maintaining office filing system; Entering data and maintaining databases; Photocopying; Ordering supplies. The responsibilities above are representative and should not be construed as all-inclusive.Hours of WorkMonday to Friday (Exact hours of work to be determined)Your Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Graduate of a recognized Office Administration program required.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum six (6) months related administrative experience required. One (1) year is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology is required. (Testing

may be conducted on candidates).

• Keyboarding skills minimum 40 wpm required, 60 wpm is preferred. (Testing may be conducted on

Candidates).

• Medical Terminology and Dicta Typing experience required
• Excellent multitasking, organizational and prioritization skills required.
• Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of inter-professional team members is required.
• High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail, and self-discipline/focus.
• Experience organizing case conferences, meetings, guest visits and zoom meetings required..
• Experience with bookkeeping preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with Databases preferred.
• Experience in a related role in a health centre or university/academic environment preferred.
• Experience with research programs an asset.
• Experience in Meditech, Outlook, DalMedix, Adobe, Zoom, SAP, and the Internet an

asset.

• Committed to continual learning.
• Demonstrated experience using university and hospital libraries an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to Family Centred Care required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basisIf you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.Quick Apply

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