Secretary II - Jobs in Yarmouth, NS

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Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Health Protection Manager, the Secretary II provides support to the Healthy Communities Team and public health staff in the local office and has responsibilities within the Western Zone, NSH. The secretary is responsible, as part of a team, for the effective and efficient operation of the office on a day-to-day basis.Responsibilities include working independently and as part of the Public Health Team. Duties include but are not limited to: communicating effectively with public health staff, the general public, and outside agencies; typing, records management; computer applications; and working with the public health managers, consultants and public health staff to meet their administrative support needs.The Secretary II ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSH such as the vision, mission, values, strategic directions, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.Qualifications

• Successful completion of a medical office administration program required.
• Extensive experience in electronic communication (including but not limited to) Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
• Demonstrated competence in verbal and written communication and strong public relations skills required.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic medical records required (successful candidates will be provided Panorama training)
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a health care setting required; experience working in a multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of all health care information.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and work as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as a proactive member of a multi-disciplinary Public Health team.
• Superior written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, resourceful, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to think critically and problem solve.
• Understanding of the principles of Public Health.
• Customer service orientated, ensuring all staff, patients, and members of the public are treated courteously, professionally and with respect.
• Supports and delivers quality patient safety standards within the health authority.
• Responsible for contributing to the achievement of the health authority’s accreditation standards.
• Previous work attendance may be considered.
• Reliable transportation is required for work assignment
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Hours of WorkLong Assignment, Full-time position; 70 hours bi-weeklyBeginning November 29, 2021 with a duration of November 30, 2022Dates are approximate and subject to changeSalary Information$20.36 - $23.14 hourlyOnce Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit Recruitment - IncentivesThis is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit - NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsJob Types: Full-time, CasualQuick Apply

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