Office Assistant- Food Services- Part Time

Purpose:

Provides clerical support to the Food Services Department; provides assistance to the manager and staff. Daily routines include: data entry, billing functions, reporting, printing, filing and updating documents, document distribution and ordering and monitoring of supplies; some special assignments may occur.

Duties:

Key in, edit and proof-read correspondence, reports, statements, invoices, forms and other documents, using word processing software and computers.
Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, and filing.
Maintain and update manual or computerized filing, inventory.
Prepare monthly reports to Finance, weekly/monthly supply costing reports to internal customers as well as keeping all department financial information current.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Diploma in Office Administration or Health Office Administration Certificate or equivalent education and/or experience, preferably in a health care environment.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment including experience in the development of spreadsheets, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.
Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team
Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
Proficiency and accuracy in clerical tasks including data entry, keyboarding, filing systems, documentation etc.
Knowledge of hospital software applications such as Meditech, ADT, ADM and PHA, and Xerox.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.
Proficiency in English and French preferred.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing/ interview will be contacted.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.