Primary Care Assistant (full Time)

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Primary Care Assistant.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Primary Care Assistant functions as a member of the interprofessional team.
As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assistant works to support Primary Care providers and the Interprofessional Team (IPT) in the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality Primary Care Services throughout Northern Health. The Primary Care Assistant provides both operational and administrative support in a clinic and/or other community setting in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures.

John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Graduation from an Office Assistant Course from an accredited Community College plus two years recent, related experience in a health care setting.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient safety practices, policies and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced health care environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized clinical information systems.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Employee Type: CASUAL
Bargaining Unit: BCGEU
Facility: FSJ HOSP/HEALTH CENTRE
Department: FSO IPCC-PRENATAL CLINIC
Reports To: PRIMARY CARE TEAM LEAD OR PRIMARY CARE CLINIC MANA
Hourly Wage: $25.54 - $27.22
All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT