Treatment Scheduler

Position #: 182379

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Saskatoon

Facility: Saskatoon Cancer Centre

Department: Systemic Therapy & Outpatient Services

Type: Full-time Temporary

Expected Start Date: March 17, 2025

Expected End Date: March 17, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 3 week rotation 

Multi-Facility: No

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 3, $24.844 to $29.142 (5 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

A Scheduler provides coordination of treatments for patients at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The incumbent facilitates all chemotherapy scheduling activities including scheduling the patient for pre-treatment and/or treatment appointments. To ensure timely scheduling of treatments, the incumbent will work closely with the members of the medical and/or radiation care teams, patients, and their families. This position requires accuracy in the collection and record of pre-treatment and/or treatment volumes and other statistical data. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Grade 12
• Medical Office Assistant certificate (OR) Office Education/Secretarial certificate plus completion of a Medical Terminology course (OR) completion of a Nursing or Radiation Therapy program. 

Experience

• Twelve (12) months recent experience working in a medical office environment or hospital unit setting using clerical, reception, and scheduling skills.

Skills

• Demonstrate competence in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.
• Moderate judgment and problem-solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in various stages of completion according to priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Accuracy of fine motor movements for typing/data entry is required.
• Ability to type proficiently. 
• Ability to critically think.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.