NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING
Primary Care Assistant (PCA)
0.7 EFT Permanent
Internal/External Posting
Department: Administration
Position: Primary Care Assistant
Anticipated Shift: Days Evenings Weekends Stats
Responsible To: Administrative Manager
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $22.541 $23.049 $23.619 $24.219 $24.918 $25.538
Union: CUPE
Position Summary:
NorWest Co-op 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 high-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. This position is scheduled for a two-week rotation with a combination of evening and weekend shifts. As per the CUPE agreement shifts are eligible for both evening and weekend working premiums.
Week 1 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Shift | 11:30 AM -8 PM | 11:30 AM-8 PM | 11:30 AM-8 PM | 11:30 AM-8 PM | 11:30 AM-8 PM | 8:30 AM-5 PM | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
Week 2 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Shift | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF |
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.