Eastern Health - Careers

Job Details * This vacancy is now closed *

Job Title:

Clerk II

Posted Date:

5/11/2022

Closing Date:

5/18/2022

Functional Discipline:

Primary Health Care

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Bell Island - Dr. Walter Templeman Hospital Clerk II Primary Health Care/Chronic Disease Management Temporary, Full Time (until October 1, 2022 with possibility of extension) 05716DIF

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8 hour day shifts)
Salary	CG-23, ($20.79 - $22.84)
Competition Number	2022003216
Posted Date	11 May 2022
Closing Date	18 May 2022

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Clerk II is responsible for patient registration, answering telephones, filing, photocopying, data entry and retrieval, financial billing for uninsured health services, assisting other staff in the department with clerical functions, ordering and stocking of supplies, general tidying of the department, maintenance of inventory lists, and other related duties as required.

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):
Constantly lifts objects less than 5lbs and occasionally lifts up to between 20 - 40 lbs when helping with a patients luggage (ambulatory care) or lifting a box of files requiring assistance. May be required to maneuver carts and use a step ladder to access higher shelves.
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 the opportunity to take postural breaks (sit, stand or walk) within the office environment.
Frequently 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 one-year Office Administration program from an approved/recognized college is required.
Successful completion of an approved/recognized medical terminology course is required.
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.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, if this is posted internal and external, we will accept all applications, but preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS 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 employment@easternhealth.ca. If testing is required contact Recruitment in your local area.

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

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 your 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: employment@easternhealth.ca. 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 employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email employment@easternhealth.ca or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

All Eastern Health employees and new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.

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