Client Care Coordinator - Clerical

Garden River First Nation

Office & Administration

POSTED: 3 days ago

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc.

15823

September 10, 2024

Full Time

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the health care field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are? We are a leader in First Nations Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners and 1 Indigenous Friendship Centre in the provision of primary care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services, and health promotion services. We are a Core Partner in the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team, which is the first fully Indigenous Led Ontario Heath Team in province.

The opportunity: The role of Client Care Coordinator is to provide clerical and clinical support to the primary health care team within Garden River First Nation. The scope of this role is to work within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate client focused primary care to community members seeking and accessing health care services. The Client Care Coordinator will also undertake the role of service liaison and all communications with community partners.

Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- Paid Extended Health Benefits
- HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
- Generous vacation package; with additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays
- Technology amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)
- Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
- 2 weeks holidays for the 1st Year
- 15 days personal leave annually

What you need to bring with you:
- Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certification, or equivalent
- Must possess excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to promote teamwork
- Must be self-directed, resourceful and possess critical thinking skills
- Strong knowledge and proficient in the use of computers and various software applications, such as Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook
- Experience in the use of electronic health records would be a definite asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
?A clear criminal reference check is a condition of employment
?Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur. Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code - Special Programs.