Primary Care Assistant (1.0 EFT, Permanent)

Winnipeg - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING

Primary Care Assistant

Internal/External Posting

1.0 EFT Permanent

Department: Administration

Position: Primary Care Assistant

Responsible To: Administrative Coordinator

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $22.541 $23.049 $23.619 $24.219 $24.918 $25.538

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Shift: Days Evenings Weekends

Tuesday Friday: 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary:

NorWest Coop Community Health is seeking a highly motivated Primary Care Assistant in our walk-in clinic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position supports front reception front entrance screening and the Primary Care Team in the delivery of safe efficient and quality services at various Norwest sites. The incumbent will provide a variety of clerical functions and must contribute to a respectful work environment and participate in workload sharing and coverage within the team.

Experience:

A minimum of two years related healthcare experience required
Experience in Email and computerized calendars required
Working knowledge of electronic medical records preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience maintaining medical records and filing systems compiling statistics and processing personal health information
Switchboard/receptionist experience

Education:

Complete high school education Manitoba standards required
Successful completion of a Unit Clerk Course and/or a Medical Office Assistant Course required
Basic Life Support recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (i.e. CPR Anytime Family and Friends) provide certificate if it is made available
A Combination of education and experience may be considered

Qualifications:

Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm required
Knowledge of medical terminology required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook required
Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a team member and form respectful relationships with team members other professionals clients and the community.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative through action that favourably influence events
Excellent customer service communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent command of the English language (both written and oral)
Ability to problem solve and work within a fast-paced interdisciplinary team environment with frequent disruptions and deadlines
Experience with specimen collection medical supply management and statistical data collection.
Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to plan and organize a heavy workload under pressure to meet deadlines
Respectful of diversity and values diverse perspectives and ideas
Criminal Record Check and Child/Elder Abuse Registry required
Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle

Must be willing to work weekdays weekends evenings and holidays

Physical requirements:

Must be able to do moderate lifting and a moderate amount of walking
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-moving environment with frequent interruptions

Please submit your application in confidence to:

Rupsi Parajuli
HR Assistant

NorWest Co-op Community Health

785 Keewatin Street Winnipeg MB

Email:

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING Primary Care Assistant Internal/External Posting1.0 EFT PermanentDepartment: AdministrationPosition: Primary Care AssistantResponsible To: Administrative CoordinatorAnticipated Start Date: As soon as poss...