Secretary - SLP - Repost
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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is hiring a part time 0.80 FTE Secretary to support the Speech-Language Pathology Long Term Care service at Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg. This non clinical, on site role combines secretarial, clerical and receptionist duties with potential coverage for related programs, and it prefers candidates with healthcare admin experience, ideally in geriatrics. The ideal applicant has a secondary school diploma with training in typing, Word, Excel and Outlook, medical terminology, and shorthand, plus a 65 wpm keyboard speed with minimal errors. You can expect to undergo a skills assessment and mandatory criminal, vulnerable sector and abuse checks. To apply, tailor your resume to emphasize confidentiality, organization, accuracy and the ability to work independently, highlight relevant certifications, and show how you meet the 0.80 FTE and day shift on site requirements.
Requisition ID: 401486
Position Number: 20054395
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: Deer Lodge Centre
Department / Unit: Long Term Care
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 0.80
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 6.20
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $23.925, $24.628, $25.352, $26.101, $26.870, $27.663
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Position Overview
Directly accountable to the Regional Manager of Speech-Language Pathology, the Secretary performs secretarial, clerical, receptionist services, and other related duties for the Speech-Language Pathology-Long Term Care department. Performs coverage receptionist and/or clerical duties for Speech Language Pathology, Rehabilitation Services and the Communication Devices Program as needed.
Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal, protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies their Manager or their designates (i.e. supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers, or any others who enter the premises.
Experience
- Prior experience in secretarial, clerical, and receptionist services in a healthcare setting preferably in the field of geriatrics.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Successful completion of secondary school education with formal training in typing, clerical functions and basic stenographic skills and computers (Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook).
- Specific training related to the use of medical terminology.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrates knowledge and support of:
- The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Deer Lodge Centre.
- The Deer Lodge Centre’s Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.
- Personal Health Information Act, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures including word processing, filing, record keeping, and statistics.
- Knowledge and understanding of philosophies and terminology of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of the operation of personal computers and associated software.
- Knowledge of the operation of modern office equipment.
- Ability to relate to staff, patients/residents and families.
- Ability to organize work schedules and set priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to develop efficient office management systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to obtain and transmit accurate information both verbally and in written form.
- Consistently courteous, flexible, tactful, and reliable.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English with a superior understanding of grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation rules.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload efficiently.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to proofread document and correct errors.
- Ability to schedule appointments and arrange meetings.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Keyboarding speed of 65 wpm with less than 5% error rate.
- Shorthand/speedwriting skills.
- Ability to manage workload despite frequent interruptions and competing demands upon time.
- Well-developed personal computer skills, including word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), communication (Outlook), and various computer database systems.
- Willingness to undergo further training in office procedures and use of office equipment.
Physical Requirements
- May be required to work extended hours.
- May involve exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/staff/visitors.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.