Scheduling Clerk - Home Care

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Fort Garry

Department / Unit: FG Community Home Care

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Under the direction of a Team Manager within the Home Care Program, the Scheduling Clerk, in collaboration with the Resource Coordinator, assists in the maintenance of Direct Service Staff schedules by entering data into the Home Care scheduling system, assigning, scheduling, and communicating with Direct Service Staff, clients, and other Home Care Staff.

Direct Service Staff includes: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation Assistant, Integrated Support Worker, Home Care Attendant, and Home Support Worker.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years related administrative experience.
• Experience in email and computerized calendars (GroupWise) required.
• Experience in healthcare would be an asset.
• Experience with mail distribution, photocopying, and faxing.
• Experience maintaining a filing system.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of a high school or equivalent program of studies.
• Formal training in applied office skills required.
• Medical Terminology preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; Procura preferred.
• Keyboarding speed of 45 wpm required.
• Ability to maintain and compile statistics.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively contribute to a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.