Administrative Support

Job Description

Location: Multi-Site

Administrative Support
Temporary, Call-In

Hours Based on the needs of the department Salary As per the NAPE HS Collective Agreement Competition Number GENERAL258 Posted Date 10 January 2024 Closing Date ongoing

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

NL Health Services is accepting applications to fill temporary, call-in Administrative Support positions in many of our clinical and program areas. Some of the administrative support classifications which we are currently recruiting for are: Clerk I/II, Switchboard Operator, Stenographer I, Secretary I and Word Processing Equipment Operator I.

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 moves/lifts objects less than 10 lbs.
Constantly sitting and fine finger precision work when using a computer.
Regularly standing, walking, and driving to client visits.
Alertness and concentration required while frequently completing repetitive tasks and constant auditory/visual concentration required.

Job Qualifications

To qualify for all entry level administrative support positions:
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.

To qualify for higher level administrative support positions:
Successful completion of a two-year Office Administration program OR completion of a one-year Office Administration program from an approved/recognized college supplemented by two years' experience within the last four in a progressively responsible clerical role is required.
Successful completion of an approved/recognized medical terminology course is required.
A medical transcription score of 70% is required. A medical transcription test may be administered by the Department of Human Resources.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook 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.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers 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.

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.