Apply By: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:59 pm EST
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SUPPORT CLERK

Job ID:
173934
Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
Drugs and Devices Division/Delivery and Eligibility Review Branch
City:
North York
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary - 9 months (with the possibility for extension)
Job code:
05OAD - Office Administration 05
Salary:
$22.69 - $26.30 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Delivery and Eligibility Review Branch is looking for a positive, energetic team member to provide a variety of support services. If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your administrative and clerical skills, then we want to hear from YOU! Bring your enthusiasm and desire to succeed and we will give you the opportunity.

About the job

In this role you will:

• Assist in the processing of reimbursement requests.
• Provide telephone services by answering calls and providing information to the general public; place outbound calls to respond to messages from clients (e.g., patients, pharmacists, or physicians).
• Perform general clerical tasks such as: receive, sort and distribute mail; ensuring office equipment is maintained and in working order (request for technical support when needed); maintain files and archiving of material when required in accordance with Ministry policies.

What you bring to the team


Administrative Skills:

• You have knowledge of office procedures to provide administrative and clerical support.
• You have experience with electronic and manual file management systems, records management, retention, storage and retrieval processes.
• You have a general understanding PHIPA and FIPPA (privacy legislation) in order to ensure proper confidentiality when providing responses to telephone inquiries or providing information.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You can respond to requests from callers for information on routine matters that may include the status of recent requests, and related questions, and to ensure that responses are provided tactfully and politely to meet customer service standards.
• You can document and record information from telephone calls and respond to emails as required.
• You have the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Analytical and Organizational Skills:

• You can detect errors when entering information from requests into files and forms ensuring there is no missing information (e.g. patient's date of birth or Health Card number).
• You have the ability to locate and retrieve data by performing database searches of the files.
• You have demonstrated ability to determine priorities, organize work and meet strict deadlines.

Other Essential Skills:

• You are proficient with computers and able to use various software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet.
• You have knowledge of office maintenance such as repairs and services for office equipment and furniture and changing toners in printers and photocopiers as required.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti- Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 5700 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Note:

  • Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to:  COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario ), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

    Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.


Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.


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