NL Health Services
Location
St John's, NL | Canada
Job description
Job Description
Location: Western - Cancer Care Program - Corner Brook
Typist II
(Subject to Classification Review)
Cancer Care Program
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre
Permanent, Full Time
05764POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour day shifts) Salary CG-23 ($21.63 - $23.77 per hour) Competition Number 2024001461 Posted Date 7 March 2024 Closing Date 14 March 2024
About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.
NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca
Job Summary
The position is responsible for maintaining appointment systems for electronic medical records in Cancer Care, currently using ARIA and Meditech; coordinating and scheduling patient appointments and procedures including clinics, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, often involving interdisciplinary and multi-appointments; scanning/transcribing accurate information into the electronic medical record; updating patient demographics; transcribing physician orders for multidisciplinary clinics; providing reception; answering, screening, and directing inquiries; preparing charts; conducting telephone and new patient administrative triage; performing general clerical work; providing back-up relief, as required; and performing other related duties.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly required to lift objects less than 10 lbs, and occasionally weighing 10 to 25 lbs.
Opportunity to occasionally stand and walk within the office environment.
Occasionally required to bend and stretch to retrieve and return files.
Visual concentration is required to transcribe; enter information into an electronic document control system; and to type and format text and schedule appointments.
Job Qualifications
Successful completion of a one-year Office Administration program from an approved/recognized college is required.
Successful completion of an approved/recognized medical terminology course is required.
Proficiency in ARIA and Meditech is preferred.
Ability to contribute to a welcoming culture for patients and their families/care givers.
Ability to ensure accuracy in documentation in electronic medical records.
Ability to work in a fast-paced multisensory environment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
*Proof of a current office administration program and medical terminology is required. To be considered current, they must have been completed within the last five years, unless it has been used in recent positions. This must be demonstrated on the application form.
** If medical terminology isn't current, a medical terminology test may be administered by the Human Resources Client Services Department.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.
If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit.
NAPE employees should note that as per Article 15, NAPE Pilot Project, employees who are "offered a position shall immediately advise the employer of their decision to accept the appointment". Employees requiring further details of the position must obtain this in advance of the job offer.
Eastern Health requires internal employees applying on unionized clerical/administrative positions to have their educational documents on file and any required testing completed before the closing date of the competition (exception is the medical transcription test, which can be completed per competition). If you do not have your educational documents on your employee file, you should attach them when applying online or e-mail them to [email protected] . If testing is required contact Recruitment in your local area.
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Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately
To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected] . Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.
If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.
NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.
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