Requisition ID: 384503
Position Number: 20076756
Posting End Date: July 18, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Riverview Health Centre
Site: Riverview Health Centre - Riverview Health Centre
Department / Unit: Communication Centre - RHC
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: 07/28/2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Manager, Health Information and Communication Services and general supervision of the Coordinator, Communication Services, the Communication Clerk is responsible for general reception and switchboard functions, responding to emergency code situations and other clerical duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar position preferred.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Grade 12 graduate diploma, Manitoba Standards required.
• Medical terminology certificate from a recognized college or university required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to retain composure and respond swiftly to emergency situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications, including Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and the use of the Internet.
• Ability to keyboard accurately at 40-50 wpm.
• Ability to provide superior customer service.
• Demonstrated excellence in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 20/20 vision (uncorrected or corrected) and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to pass a standardized hearing test if required.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process