CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work accurately in a busy environment with frequent interruptions? Are you seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in an organization that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Team Assistant, you will provide support for the assigned team in their daily activities to ensure that patients receive prompt, effective customer service.

By applying your health care administrative support experience – you will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness, and work-life balance.

What will you do?

·       Provide administrative support services to a multi-disciplinary team.

·       Process new referrals, and orders for services, supplies, and equipment.

·       Process and assist in managing confidential patient records.

·       Enter, update, and maintain a high volume of patient data in the electronic database.

·       Answer a high volume of telephone inquiries from patients, families, and service providers, and refer callers as appropriate.

·       Provide back-up support to other positions, as required.

What must you have?

·       A Grade 12 diploma (minimum)

·       Relevant experience providing clerical support services in a computerized office environment.

·       Accurate keyboarding/data-entry skills

·       Proficient with database software, MS Word, Excel, and other applications in a Windows environment

·       Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·       Advanced multi-tasking skills, with the ability to meet performance and service goals.

·       Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and interact tactfully and sensitively with patients from wide-ranging cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong listening skills.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French is essential.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends to meet organizational needs.

·       We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

·       A college diploma in the health or social services field, or business/office administration

·       Familiarity with medical terminology, and office administrative procedures/concepts

·       Knowledge of services provided by Home and Community Care Support Services

·       Ability to speak French or another second language.

What you should know

·       Job Posting: 054-24

·       Bargaining Agent: OPSEU

·       Location: Timmins, Parry Sound or Kirkland Lake

·       Effective Date: Immediately to November 8, 2024

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting and applying through the organization website at: North East Careers | Home and Community Care Support Services (healthcareathome.ca)

What do we offer? 

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth, and innovation, we offer: ​

§ Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​

§ Valuable development opportunities​

§ Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​.

Who are we?

We are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner, and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Home and Community Care Support Services is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.