Administrative Assistant

• Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours
• Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 3, $24.844 to $29.142 (5 step range)
• Profile Description: Provides coordination and administrative services for a department(s) and/or program(s).

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Provides coordination and administrative services for a department(s) and/or program(s). This position typically reports to a Provincial Leader, Site Manager or Program Manager but may provide administrative support to physicians and other health professionals as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Grade 12
• Office Education/Secretarial certificate plus completion of a Medical Terminology course (OR) Medical Office Assistant certificate

Experience

• One (1) year previous experience in an office environment.

Skills

• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Some Judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a limited number of alternatives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in various stages of completion according to priorities.
• Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Creative ability in developing layouts for reports, presentations, information bulletins, etc.
• Ability to work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to operate all types of office equipment.
• Ability to conduct literature searches for specified information.