Secretary D - Primary Health Care

Req ID: 208683
Location: Central Zone, Newcomer Health Clinic  
Department: PHC CZ HPC FP NHC
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40%) x 1 
NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-25

About the Opportunity

The incumbent provides office, secretarial, and administrative support to Newcomer Health Clinic patients and team members in the Primary Health Care Department within Nova Scotia Health, Central Zone. The incumbent functions as primary point of contact for the Primary Care Clinic, handling patient bookings and recalls, organizing translation services, billings, and other office related duties. The incumbent may also provide additional support to individuals, organization-wide committees/task forces/foundations/auxiliaries/community groups as assigned. On an as needed basis, the incumbent may also provide general administrative coverage in the absence of other secretaries reporting within the portfolio or across the provincial Primary Health Care system.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 plus graduate of a recognized office administration/business/secretarial program or an equivalent combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience
• Two years recent related experience required 
• Medical terminology required
• Proficiency in Med Access is an asset (electronic medical record)
• Speed and accuracy in document transcription
• Competency in the management of computer files
• Typing of 60 wpm
• Proficiency in advanced word processing functions
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and databases
• Proficiency physician billings (MSI and / or IFHP) is an asset
• Skilled use of a Dictaphone and email
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational, time management and planning/prioritization skills
• Valid driver's license and access to a car given travel between sites is required
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Part-time (40%) position; 28 hours bi-weekly 
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$23.66 - $26.77 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit 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.

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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.