Booking & Registration Clerk B – Gastroenterology/General Surgery

Job title: Booking & Registration Clerk B – Gastroenterology/General Surgery

Job description: Req ID: 128090
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building – QEII
Department: PERI Gastroenterology/Gen Surg
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (70% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Admin Professionals NSGEU position
Posting Closing Date: 23-Feb-22

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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Services Manager or delegate, the Booking Clerk contributes to the effective operation of 9A Gastroenterology/General Surgery by assisting in the general organization and patient flow and efficiency of the clinic. The booking clerk performs clerical and administrative duties following hospital policies and procedures while maintaining a high standard of maturity and discretion in handling confidential matters. The booking clerk will schedule patients for clinics visits, contacting them via phone or mail as required, with their appointment information. The clerk will also support the main reception area of the Gastroenterology/General Surgery unit. Regular patient interaction is encountered as well as collaboration with the Charge Nurse to ensure efficient patient flow into the unit.

Qualifications

• Grade XII plus one year related experience or graduation from a recognized secretarial / office administration / business program
• Computer skills (MS Office, email and internet)
• Minimum typing speed of 45wpm preferred
• Experience using STAR and PHS preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology specific to Endoscopy an asset
• Must be able to function independently in a high volume and highly pressurized ambulatory care setting
• Demonstrated verbal communication, accuracy and speed skills
• Coordination, organization and decision making skills
• Ability to learn and work quickly and be adaptable to change
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset
• A skills test will be included as part of the selection process.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Long Assignment Part-Time (70%) Position; 49 hours bi-weekly

With an approximate start date of February 21, 2022 and an expected end date of February 21, 2023 (approx. 12 months)

These are anticipated dates and may be subject to change

Salary Information

$20.09 – $21.91 Hourly

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit

​This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

​As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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