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The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to handle a fast-paced office environment maintaining high professional standards and confidentiality. This role demands multitasking capabilities such as greeting clients, booking appointments, data entry and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Job Summary

The Clerk Typist II provides general reception and office duties to support the work of the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The Clerk Typist II ensures that the expected outcomes outlined under job duties are achieved through the use of excellent communication, professional ethics and behaviors, and the demonstration of proper regard for confidential and privacy issues at all times.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma or GED required.
• Certificate or diploma in secretarial studies, business administration or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years prior related clerical experience required or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 60+ wpm an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, and independently.
• Strong judgement and discretion in handling sensitive client information and situations.
• Must be physically able to perform all assigned tasks

Duties

• Ability to carry out multiple receptionist duties and functions.
• Scheduling appointments, faxing, scanning documents and photocopying.
• Receive and assist with incoming calls, taking and distributing messages, processing reports.
• Create and maintain electronic client files and update demographic information in TREAT and Meditech.
• Brief client intakes, referral processing, Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) travel arrangements.
• Facilitate and manage self-referrals and walk in services.
• Direct clients to other programs and services when needed.
• Book appointments for town and northern clients as required by clinicians.
• Maintain clinician appointment schedules and client charts.
• Process discharged client files and related duties.
• Maintain and order supplies and equipment for office and treatment room.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion in the face of challenging situations.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment in support of infection control measures and attend training when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Visit our website at www.slmhc.on.ca for more information.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate.

SLMHC celebrates, supports and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by offering equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent-free facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.30-$29.45 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person