Secretary D - Primary Health Care
- Halifax, NS
- $23.66-26.77 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Central Zone, Needham Health Home
Department: PHC Strat Needham Family Practice
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 3
NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Sep-25Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityThe incumbent provides office, secretarial, and administrative support to Needham Health Home (Halifax) clinic patients and team members in the Primary Health Care Department within Nova Scotia Health, Central Zone. The incumbent functions as primary point of contact for the Primary care Clinic, handling patient bookings and recalls, organizing translation services, billings, and other office related duties. The incumbent may also provide additional support to individuals, organization-wide committees/task forces/foundations/auxiliaries/community groups as assigned. On an as needed basis, the incumbent may also provide general administrative coverage in the absence of other secretaries reporting within the portfolio or across the provincial Primary Health Care system.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 plus graduate of a recognized office administration/business/secretarial program or an equivalent combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience
- Two years recent related experience required
- Medical terminology required
- Proficiency in Med Access is an asset (electronic medical record)
- Speed and accuracy in document transcription
- Competency in the management of computer files
- Typing of 60 wpm
- Proficiency in advanced word processing functions
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and databases
- Proficiency physician billings (MSI and / or IFHP) is an asset
- Skilled use of a Dictaphone and email
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong organizational, time management and planning/prioritization skills
- Valid driver's license and access to a car given travel between sites is required
- Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset
- Permanent Full-time position; 70 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays