Assistant Visiting Specialist Coordinator

**Competition Number**
- 2024-NON-039

**Job Type**
- Full-time Permanent

**Hours**
- 1.00 FTE

**Classification**
- AVSC

**Department**
- Ambulatory Services

**Salary**
- $30.3276 to $32.2780 per hour

**Closing Date**
- Friday, December 27, 2024

**Description**

The Assistant Visiting Specialist Clinic Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, and daily operations of the Visiting Specialist program (VSP). The coordinator organizes, plans, builds, schedules, and communicates the activities of the VSP to patients, providers and Supervisor as needed. The coordinator manages the administrative duties of the Under-serviced Area Program Visiting Specialist Clinics by coordinating care teams and specialist visits with patients, acting as a liaison between patients, patient families, and healthcare professionals, supporting day to day clinic visits and functions such as ordering, stocking, and organizing supplies, receiving and prioritizing referrals, forwarding reports, training and mentoring staff and assisting in developing department specific protocols and policies.

**Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team**:

- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
- Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
- Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
- Relocation and accommodation packages and support
- Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more

**Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
- Successful completion of post-secondary courses in management, office administration or related field

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Demonstrated exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
- Experience in statistical analysis and reporting
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with formal reporting requirements is an asset
- Completion of WHMIS and CPI training
- Strong understanding of accessibility laws and regulations in Ontario

**Experience**:

- Previous experience working in customer service
- Previous administrative experience in a clinical setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of information management and statistical reporting
- We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH._
- Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position. _
- LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles._
- We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation._
- For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393_