Secretary D - Primary Health Care

Job Details
Req :  227648

Location:

Central Zone, Spryfield Shopping Centre - Community Wellness Centre
Department:  PHC CZ HPC FP DFM Spryfield
Type of Employment:  Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union:  NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date:  20-Oct-26

About The Opportunity
The incumbent provides office, secretarial, and administrative support to Mumford Professional Centre patients and team members in the Primary Health Care Department within Nova Scotia Health, Central Zone. The incumbent functions as primary point of contact for the Primary Care Centre, handling patient bookings and recalls, organizing translation services, billings, and other office related duties. The incumbent may also provide additional support to individuals, organization-wide committees/task forces/foundations/auxiliaries/community groups as assigned.

On an as needed basis, the incumbent may also provide general administrative coverage in the absence of other secretaries reporting within the portfolio or across the provincial Primary Health Care system.

About You

Grade 12 plus graduate of a recognized office administration / business / secretarial program or an equivalent combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience

Two years recent related experience required

Medical terminology required

Proficiency in Med Access is an asset (electronic medical record)

Speed and accuracy in document transcription

Competency in the management of computer files

Typing of 60 wpm

Proficiency in advanced word processing functions

Proficiency in spreadsheets and databases

Proficiency physician billings (MSI and / or IFHP) is an asset

Skilled use of a Dictaphone and email

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong organizational, time management and planning/prioritization skills

Valid driver's license and access to a car given travel between sites is required

Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

Hours

Long assignment full-time position; 70 hours biweekly

Approximately 18 months

Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation And Benefits
$23.65 - $26.77 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.