1 FTE

Kakabeka Site
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Receptionist/Secretary who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team. This position is responsible for greeting clients, handling incoming telephone calls and requests for information, scheduling appointments, maintaining appropriate filing systems, updating client database and perform administrative functions that will support the clinical team and Centre operations.
The position has a competitive salary, excellent group health benefits and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of experience as a Receptionist, preferably in a clinical setting for human service organization
• Medical Secretary Certificate or an acceptable combination of education, training and work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and high proficiency/accuracy in word processing, dicta typing and data entry skills. Proficiency in typing and in the use of computers and various software applications
• Excellent organizational skills, judgement, tact and problem solving skills.
• A professional and friendly telephone approach in dealing with the public in a mature and helpful manner.
• Excellent, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQI+, newcomers, non-insured)
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle is required.

Please refer the Job description for details