RECEPTIONIST

at  Bigstone Health Commission

RECEPTIONIST

Casual – As Needed
Wabasca, Alberta
Bigstone Community Wellness is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and dependable Casual Receptionist to join our talented Health Team for the Bigstone communities in which we serve in Wabasca, Calling Lake, and Chipewyan Lake. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have an appreciation for Indigenous culture, a desire for continuing professional development and enjoy the support and collaboration from our multidisciplinary team and various other professionals and agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and effectively communicate with all visitors/clients.
• General office duties: filing, typing correspondence/reports, take minutes at meetings and maintain filing system.
• Receive, direct, and take messages from incoming callers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Liaise with clients/visitors, respond, and refer to appropriate team members.
• Schedule, notify and remind clients for appointments.
• Receive and record incoming and outgoing mail.
• Complete photocopying and faxing assignments as required.
• Must be flexible and available on short notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good organizational skills, make sound decisions and act quickly in critical circumstances
• Good knowledge of office procedures, data collection and reporting
• Be extremely observant to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work in a diverse environment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with BHC policy
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Office Administration Certificate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years office experience
• Must be a team player who is flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Provide own transportation.
• Willing to attend training as required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and language is a definite asset.

• Greet and effectively communicate with all visitors/clients.
• General office duties: filing, typing correspondence/reports, take minutes at meetings and maintain filing system.
• Receive, direct, and take messages from incoming callers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Liaise with clients/visitors, respond, and refer to appropriate team members.
• Schedule, notify and remind clients for appointments.
• Receive and record incoming and outgoing mail.
• Complete photocopying and faxing assignments as required.
• Must be flexible and available on short notice