COORDINATOR, NE MEDICAL AFFAIRS

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Coordinator to support the Medical Affairs department.

The Coordinator, NE Medical Affairs, is responsible for ensuring effective and timely coordination of key Medical Affairs administrative processes and programs. This includes responsibility in the areas of Medical Director administrative support, recruitment, privileging, contracts and liaising with NH Medical Affairs, Physician Compensation, and key Ministry of Health departments.

Starting salary will be approximately from $57,347 to $71,684 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Diploma in Business and/or Office Administration plus three (3) to five (5) years progressive administrative experience, or an equivalent of education, training, or experience.
• Completion of a course in medical terminology an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff, Medical Staff, and the general public in an effective and professional manner.
• An understanding of Ministry of Health (MOH) and NH contract policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit tact, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with medical staff and patient/client information.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Excellent ability and comfort working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to anticipate work requirements and organize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and complete work projects without supervision given established priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced word processing skills and the ability to type 60 w.p.m.
• Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook and the use of database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related office equipment.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.