Clinic Assistant - AY2

Position Overview

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a highly motivated AY2 - Clinic Assistant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide administrative support to the Community IV Program (Home Care). Reporting to the Manager Facility & Support Services, the incumbent acts as a receptionist for clients and service providers, manages appointments and schedules in Accuro, participates in client care functions, maintains client charts and databases, maintains medication and supply inventories using a standardized checklist, performs a variety of clerical support functions and maintains site organization and environmental controls. The incumbent will contribute to a respectful work environment and participate in workload sharing and coverage within the Community administrative support team for the program and clinics within the community area(s).

Experience

• A minimum of two years related healthcare experience required.


• Data entry experience required.


• Experience in email and computerized calendars required.


• Experience with mail distribution, photocopying and faxing is essential.


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience maintaining medical records and filing systems, compiling statistics and processing personal health information.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.


• Successful completion of a Unit Clerk Course and/or a Medical Office Assistant Course required.


• Basic Cardiac Life Saving Certificate preferred.


• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training preferred.


• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of electronic medical records preferred.


• Excellent communication skills with switchboard/receptionist experience.


• Experience in a community health care office would be an asset.


• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).


• Ability to effectively work as a team member.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to plan and organize a heavy workload, under pressure, to meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.


• Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm required.


• Knowledge of medical terminology required.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Access and PowerPoint preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to do moderate lifting and a moderate amount of walking.