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.
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.