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    • Intermediate knowledge of addictions/ mental health treatments and explanatory theories.
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    • Excellent communication, organization, problem solving, and customer relation skills, with the ability to relate to persons with mental illness.
    • Competitive health and dental benefits through Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;
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    • Prior experience working in an addiction or mental health-related field.
    • Register new patients and update medical records.
    • A college degree or higher.
    • Engage effectively with individuals experiencing serious mental health issues and/or addictions, cognitive difficulties, or primary health care issues.
    • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and medical scheduling systems.
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    • Understanding of medical terminology, certificate in medical terminology an asset.
    • Experience with office procedures in a health care setting.
    • Minimum two years of experience as a medical secretary or administrative assistant in a clinical or social service setting.
    • Service Area:* Primary Health Care.
    • Meaningful work supporting low-barrier community health services.
    • The successful candidate must be comfortable working with people experiencing substance use,…
    • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an addiction and/or mental health acute care setting within the last five (5) years, in an administrative…
    • Strong commitment to working with individuals living with addiction and mental health.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE AND CHILD & YOUTH HEALTH - job post

Northern Health
3.5 out of 5 stars
299 Victoria St, Prince George, BC V2L 5B8
$49,445–$64,897 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $49,445–$64,897 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

299 Victoria St, Prince George, BC V2L 5B8

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Municipal pension plan

Full job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support the Mental Health & Substance Use and Child & Youth Health department.

The Administrative Assistant, Mental Health and Substance Use (MH & SU) and Child & Youth Health provides direct administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Leads and Medical Leads of the MH & SU and Child & Youth Health Programs.

The salary range for this position is $49,445 (min) to $61,806 (midpoint) to $64,897 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Northern Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Qualifications
  • Grade 12 with completion of a one year recognized business/secretarial certificate.
  • Three (3) years to five (5) recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to type 60 words per minute.
  • Advanced computer skills including familiarity with Windows environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability or organize work.
  • Ability to function with little or no supervision and to handle pressure with a varied workload.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
  • Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
  • Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
  • Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
  • Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
  • Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
  • Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
  • Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
  • Program certificates or diplomas.
  • High school, college, or university transcripts.
  • Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
Comments

Competition #:

05751423

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NHR PROGRAM-CHILD HEALTH

Reports To:

EXECUTIVE LEAD, MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE/EXEC

Close Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED



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