General Office Clerk

**Req ID**:142528**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Western** Zone, **South Shore Regional Hospital**
**Department**:DI Radiology SSRH**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **2** position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:1-Nov-22**

Nova 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.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Manager, the General Office Clerk (GOC) functions as a key member of the Diagnostic Imaging Team, supporting and coordinating efficient and effective daily operations, and ensuring an efficient flow of information and patients through the department.

The General Office Clerk will exhibit sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the mission, vision and values of the service and incorporates into daily practice the core competencies and vision of Nova Scotia Health. These include expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

Travel to other various sites may be required.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade XII
- Successful completion of post-secondary education in a one year office, admin, or business course
- Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course or working knowledge gained through recent and relevant experience required
- Proficient in the effective use of computers (Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, Access, E-mail) and the ability to acquire additional skills as necessary
- Meditch experience an asset
- Demonstrated accountability, good judgement and decision making skills
- Strong client focus and ability to build solid client relationships
- Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high degree of tact, sensitivity, judgment, courtesy and confidentiality when dealing with all levels of staff and the public
- Ability to prioritize duties and work in an effective and efficient manner, functioning independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
- Demonstrated ability to use sound professional judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills
- Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as standing, sitting, keyboarding, multitasking, telephone duties, dealing with stressful situations and strict timeframes
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

A skill test may be included as part of the selection process

**Hours of Work**:
Two (2) Permanent full-time positions; 70 hours biweekly

**Salary Information**:
$20.09 - $21.91 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank 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.

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.

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