Unit Clerk, Pediatrics

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada's North.
The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Unit Clerk Pediatrics is a member of the health care team and provides clinical, administrative and clerical support to the Maternal Child Services unit.
As the first line of contact to the day to day activities of the unit, this position acts as a gatekeeper and coordinator of the information and activities required for the efficient operation of the unit.
The Unit Clerk Pediatrics also liaises with external resources as required.
The Unit Clerk Pediatrics is responsible to coordinate and implement activities related to the administrative functioning of their respective unit:
this requires the incumbent to be nonjudgmental with patients; assertive and problem-solving oriented with staff, and to demonstrate initiative within the scope of their role.
The majority of the UPC's routine is spent on the computer, utilizing fax, telephone and email to obtain and/or disseminate information internally and to other agencies as required.
The incumbent is required to be focused and acutely aware of all the activities on their Unit, as they are the first-line-of-contact for all who access the Unit.
Fluctuating workloads demand excellent organizational skills, flexibility and an ability to spontaneously respond to changing priorities.
The Unit Clerk Pediatrics needs to remain calm in a pressured situation and be flexible with their role.
The environment is fast-paced, dynamic and constantly changing; work is frequently interrupted by telephone calls, staff, visitors and patients.
The Unit Clerk Pediatrics has limited control over the workload, and competing demands require the incumbent to continually reprioritize their work.
To be successful in this role, you will typically need a Grade 12 (High School/Secondary School Diploma) and a medical terminology course.

GNWT Inquiries

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Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9 Tel *** Extension 14106 Fax *** ***
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If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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