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.

This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.