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Program Assistant, Primary Care

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Nov 19, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Salary
  • $72,287.00-86,346.00 per annum
Department
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Description

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

As a Program Assistant, You will maintain communication and assist with meeting client needs in a fast paced environment, ensure the effective and efficient schedule coordination, information research, and system coordination. You will act with outside organizations to coordinate information and referrals according to the policies and procedures of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) and act to ensure that clients receive optimal care. You may be required to assist with other activities, such as scanning and linking documents to the Electronic Medical Records (EMR's).

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Completion of high school / secondary school diploma program (grade 12) and

  • Completion of a Medical Office Assistant diploma program, OR,
  • Having at least one (1) year experience in a medical or health care facility as a clinic/program assistant along with successful completion of a Medical Terminology course. 

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:


Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Shift Work

This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 25950       

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $37.07 per hour to $44.28 per hour (approximately $72,287 - $86,346.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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