Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Multi-Site: Primary Site: Dr Leonard A. Miller Center

Clerk Typist III
(Subject to Classification Review)

Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Palliative Care Program

Geriatrics Division
Permanent Full-time
28604POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours, Days, Evenings)
Salary CG-26 ($24.54 - $27.16 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0006842
Posted Date 2025-01-31
Closing Date 2025-02-07
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
Reporting to the Division Manager of Geriatrics, this position is intended to provide clerical support to the Geriatric Team in an outpatient clinic setting supporting older adult care, including moderate to severe dementia. The work involves working with a vulnerable older adult populations providing in-depth care to address a complex variety of needs. The position will involve a wide range of clerical and administrative tasks including but not limited to: maintenance and support of the electronic health record (EMR), client registration, internal and external appointment procurement and confirmation of appointment times with clients, filing of loose reports, copying of reports, record retrieval, release of information, processing of and sending referrals, regular meetings with staff regarding client needs, and attending team huddles and meetings. This position is also accountable for providing support throughout the department and periodic, travel and work at the other sites may be required to support intermittent responses. Other duties include answering phones, ordering, receiving, stocking supplies, and other related tasks.

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):
Occasionally lifts files, supplies, etc. weighing less than 10lbs.
Constantly performs fine finger/precision work while sitting and using a computer mouse, scheduling appointments, and other duties.
Work provides the opportunity to stand and walk and to take postural breaks (sit, stand or walk) within the office environment.
Regularly required to perform bilateral repetitive fine motor skills when performing various computer work duties that involve typing and use of the computer's mouse.

Job Qualifications
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.
Previous experience in a similar clinical setting would be considered an asset.
Knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of the older adult
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required.
The use of a personal vehicle is a condition of employment
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

*Proof of a current office administration program 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 department of Human Resources.

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NL Health Services 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.