PRIMARY CARE ASSISTANT

Position Summary Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Primary Care Assistant. In accordance with Northern Healths vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, the Primary Care Assistant functions as a member of the interprofessional team. As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assistant works to support Primary Care providers and the Interprofessional Team (IPT) in the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality Primary Care Services throughout Northern Health. The Primary Care Assistant provides both operational and administrative support in a clinic and/or other community setting in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures. Fraser Lake Community Health Centre is a diagnostic and treatment centre with no in-patient or overnight beds. The Health Centre is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The Health Centre serves the population of Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Endako and the Nadleh and Stellaten First Nations communities. The Services at Fraser Lake Community Health Center include:

• Four outpatient bays
• Emergency stabilization and transfer
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory
• Community Palliative Care Support

Other facility services include:

• Primary Care Nursing
• Mental Health and Substance Use
• Dietitian
• Occupational Therapy
• BC Ambulance
• Outreach clinics to surrounding communities

Hospital Staff:

• Full and part-time physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nursing Staff
• Visiting Specialists

Patients requiring further care are referred to St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof or the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George. Fraser Lake is known as the “White Swan Capital of the World” for the hundreds of migrating trumpeter swans that winter there each November. With a superb view of the surrounding lakes and rivers from the top of Mouse Mountain, the areas most prominent landmark, you are sure to be enchanted with the Village of Fraser Lake. The main industries are mining and forestry. Fraser Lake has one elementary school and one combined elementary/secondary school. The population of Fraser Lake is 1,000 residents. Check out [a https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/fraser-lake Fraser Lake for more information on this unique rural community.[/a] 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.
• Three 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

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Graduation from an Office Assistant Course from an accredited Community College plus two years recent, related experience in a health care setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles.
• Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction.
• Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced health care environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized clinical information systems.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License

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. Comments Competition #:

05686607

Employee Type:

CASUAL

Bargaining Unit:

BCGEU

Facility:

FRASER LAKE D & T CENTRE

Location:

Fraser Lake, BC

Department:

FLC ADMINISTRATION

Reports To:

PRIMARY CARE TEAM LEAD OR PRIMARY CARE CLINIC MANA

Hourly Wage:

$25.54 - $27.22

Close Date:

MARCH 18, 2025

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

Information :

• Company : Northern Health
• Position : PRIMARY CARE ASSISTANT
• Location : Fraser Lake, BC
• Country : CA