Bilingual Medical Office Assistant

Description:

This competition is restricted to Bilingual persons fluent in French and English.

This is to staff a permanent, full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

This is an until-filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This position functions in a collaborative practice model as part of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive primary health care services to Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre (CSCHC) clients/patients, including people living in Whitehorse who speak French and/or English.

Reporting to the Clinic Manager, this position involves providing program, administrative/reception and medical office assistant services to ensure effective and efficient support for services, activities, staff and clients/patients of the BHC.

Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
Ability to operate within a transdisciplinary environment
Oral and written communication skills
Organizational skills
Critical thinking, relationship-building and conflict management skills
Experience working with a diverse population
Knowledge of the Yukon government’s Putting People First report is an asset
In addition to the above, candidates will be assessed on their French and English language proficiency.

Additional Information

This is an imperative designated bilingual position. A condition of employment is that you have and maintain a sound knowledge and command of English and French, and that you be able and willing to function satisfactorily in both languages. An underfill appointment may be considered if the successful candidate does not achieve the language proficiency required for the position.