Booking Clerk B

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.Req ID: 215190Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Department: OPNZ PERI Operating Room CEHType of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1 CUPE Admin Professionals PositionPosting Closing Date: 23-Jan-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's 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 a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll 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.About the OpportunityReporting to the Health Services Manager, the Booking Clerk is responsible for the booking and scheduling of patients for the perioperative clinics, in a prompt and efficient manner. The Booking Clerk works closely with the Health Service Manager, OR Clinical Leader, Access Manager, physicians, and nurses. About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Successful completion of Grade XII or equivalent requiredOne year related clerical experience, or successful completion of a recognized one year secretarial/office/business programSuccessful completion of a recognized Medical Terminology course with demonstrated knowledge of surgical terminology requiredPrevious booking experience in a hospital setting is requiredDemonstrated proficiency in computer applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook is requiredExperience with Meditech, Access Repository, Share, CWS, PAR-NS, and ORM is preferredDemonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multitaskDemonstrated excellence in prioritization skills with the ability to accomplish tasks within varying time limitationsMust demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and writtenMust demonstrate a customer focused service which interacts with the public in person and on the telephone in a pleasant, courteous and efficient mannerDemonstrated ability to function well as a team memberAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this positionCompetencies in other languages are an asset, French preferredPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours•    Casual relief position•    No guaranteed hours Compensation and Benefits$23.34 - $25.38 hourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.  Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit 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.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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.