ASSISTANT, MEDICAL AFFAIRS (NW)

Position Summary Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Assistant to support the Medical Affairs department. The Assistant, Medical Affairs provides secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the designated team members within HSDA Medical Affairs/Chief(s) of Staff/Hospital Medical Staff Department Heads and related committees. The incumbent is responsible for the provision of administrative support, including agenda preparation, minute taking/transcription for the Hospital Medical Advisory Committee. Other duties include the distribution of mail for the Medical Affairs office and ordering supplies. Starting salary will be approximately from $48,476 to $60,594 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions. Ksyen Regional Hospital The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, the facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program. Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience. What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Grade 12 supplemented by successful completion of an administrative diploma/certificate plus three
• (3) to five (5) years of progressive administrative assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in minutes taking an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills with an ability to deal with staff, Medical Staff and the general public in an effective and professional manner.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Outlook, Internet, Word and Excel.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimal direction.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to rapidly changing priorities and demands.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to type 60 wpm.

Who we are Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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Competition #:

05680662

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

KSYEN REG HOSP TERRACE

Location:

Terrace, BC

Department:

NWR MEDICAL RESOURCES

Reports To:

COORDINATOR, MEDICAL AFFAIRS

Close Date:

FEBRUARY 07, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT