Administrative Assistant II

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 192887 
Department/Program: Administrative Assistants & Pediatrics, Administrative Assistants & Pediatrics 
Location: Halifax  
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE)  x 1 position(s)
 Start Date:
Union Status: NSGEU Off&Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $23.6572 - $26.7684 /hour
Closing Date:  (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Administrative Assistant II provides administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to designated physicians of the Division of Medical Genetics.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Typing and proofing letters and memos; Answering phones; Scheduling appointments and meetings; Updating and maintaining Physician’s schedule; Entering data;  Scheduling clinics; Conducting library and internet searches; Maintaining office filing systems; Preparing Power Point presentations and posters; Making travel arrangements;  Preparing articles for  publication; Arranging teleconferences; Preparing research proposals; Maintaining research records and accounts; General office duties, Other related duties as assigned. 

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday; 7.0 hour shifts, exact hours of work to be determined.

Your Qualifications

<   Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
<    Graduate of a recognized Office Administration Diploma program required.
<    A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
<    Minimum six (6) months related administrative experience required.  One (1) year is preferred.
<    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology is required.  (Testing may be conducted on candidates).
<    Keyboarding skills minimum of 40 wpm required, 60 wpm preferred.  (Testing may be conducted on candidates).
<    Medical Terminology and Dicta typing experience an asset.
<    Excellent multitasking, organizational and prioritization skills required.
<   Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
<   Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
<   Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of inter-professional team members required.
<   High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail, and self-discipline/focus required.
<   Experience organizing case conferences, meetings, guest visits and teleconferences required.
<   Experience in a related role in a health centre or University/academic environment preferred. 
<   Committed to continual learning and willing to share knowledge and support development of co-workers.     
<    Experience in Meditech, Outlook, DalMedix, Blackboard, OWL, and the Internet an asset. 
<    Experience typing, proofing and editing grants an asset.
<    Experience with Genetics terminology an asset.
<   Experience with data collection an asset.
<    Experience taking and producing minutes an asset.
<    Demonstrated experience using university and hospital libraries an asset.
<    Knowledge of basic accounting skills an asset.
<    Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Admin Professionals  bargaining  unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.