*NEW* Department Secretary {CUPE MH-26-294}

Department: Community Mental Health & Addictions

Qualifications

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Graduate of a Community College in Office Administration Business/Medical and or three years relative experience required
• Keyboarding (60 wpm/95% accuracy) and Data Entry (6200 kph/95% accuracy) skills required
• Expert experience with Meditech System, scheduler, registration is required
• Demonstrated experience with payroll, unit schedules and vacation planners
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Personal Healthcare Information Protection Act, Hospitals Act required
• Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions Resources and Programs available in the community and in hospital is an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills to maintain and support program required
• Must possess high self-direction and self-motivation; be adaptive to change, evolving program needs and expansion and work effectively and independently to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, analytical skills, a high degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy and the ability to deal effectively with confidential/sensitive information required
• Able to create a welcoming environment, coordinating appointments, calls and general office duties
• Ability to be adaptable, self-motivated and organize work with minimal supervision to tight timelines
• Experience in supporting projects including quality initiatives, policies, forms and promotion materials
• Critical problem solving and decision-making skills required
• The ability to provide coverage in other areas as assigned required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER