Clinic Assistant

Closure Date: July 3, 2024 11:59 PM CST

Position #: 197705

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 regular

Expected Start Date: July 8, 2024 

FTE:  1.00

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 2, $22.201 to $26.109 (5 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Clinic Assistant supports the work unit by performing a variety of clerical and patient care tasks.  This position reports to a Director or Site Leader/Manager in Radiation Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Outpatient Services, Clinical Trials and Hematology and Blood and Marrow Transplant Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12
• Medical Office Assistant certificate (OR) Medical Administrative Assistant (OR) Office Administrative Assistant Program including  medical terminology (OR)  Continuing Care Assistant certificate (OR) completion of a Nursing or Radiation Therapy program

Experience:

• No previous experience required.

Skills:

• Ability to type proficiently.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Required to follow established methods when performing duties.
• Some Judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a limited number of alternatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate factual information 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.
• Accuracy of fine motor movements for typing/data entry is required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.