Secretary C - Pharmacy Services
Req ID: 216074
Location: Central Zone, QEII
Department: PHAR QE2 DRUG PROCUREMENT & DISTRIBUTION
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 24-Feb-26
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, or designate, the Secretary provides administrative/secretarial support to the interdisciplinary team. This includes all pharmacy professionals and all pharmacy management. The Secretary provides a full range of administrative support to the pharmacy team which may include but not limited to taking minutes, preparing letters, and scheduling meetings and appointments. The Secretary works collaboratively with other support staff; may be required to cover other position within clerical and admin support group, and other duties as assigned. Ensures efficient and effective administrative support for quality consumer-focused services. Working with minimal supervision, the secretary is also responsible for collecting data, performing data entry, maintaining other relevant information as required by NShIS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), generating statistical reports as required, and to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to clients, staff and the Pharmacy Service.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade XII required
- Graduate of a recognized office administration program required
- Certificate in medical terminology required
- Minimum of one year recent experience in office administration required
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with accuracy
- Computer literacy including demonstrated skills in Word, Excel and Publisher
- Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as working flexible hours, dealing with stressful situations and travelling within the District and to other areas as required
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
** A skills test may be conducted as part of the selection process**
Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 70 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$23.53 - $26.05 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.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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