Administrative Assistant

Requisition # ADMIN001345 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Regular Full-Time – 1.0 FTE

This position is at the L04 level with an hourly pay range of $29.07 to $36.78

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (55 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Medical Imaging Manager, at Whitehorse General Hospital, the incumbent provides administrative services and co-ordinates clinical procedures which include: being the initial contact for patients and visitors, maintaining computerized scheduling of appointments; creating, updating and maintaining electronic medical records and interacting with a variety of medical professionals. Supports the on-going quality assurance program; and other related duties.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Knowledge of and proficiency in medical office procedures;
• Knowledge of computerized scheduling, HIS and RIS; excellent computer skills;
• Knowledge of medical terminology (anatomy, physiology and pathology);
• Knowledge of medical imaging exams and preparations;
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations;
• Ability to recognize and respond to a change in patient condition;
• Ability to multitask in a busy office setting (multidisciplinary department);
• Ability to deal with situations in a professional manner;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, peers, patients and families;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, adapt to workload variances and resolve work related problems;
• Ability to keep current with changes and aid in implementation of accepted change;
• Ability to train and orientate other health care professionals;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Thoroughness and attention to detail;
• Reliability, self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision;
• Cross-cultural awareness.

The successful candidate will have a Medical Terminology certificate, (1) one to (2) two years Medical Office experience, certification in CPR (or ability to become certified). A Medical Office Assistant Certificate, experience in a Medical Imaging department and knowledge of Picture Archiving Communication System/digital environment would all be considered assets for this position.

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm May 1, 2024

For more information, contact recruitment at [email protected]

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Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: April 17, 2024