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Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs Council

Telemedicine Secretary - Full Time Position

The Telemedicine Secretary is a Full Time position that supports the KO Telehealth Administration Team to create an efficient and effective workplace environment.  The major duties and responsibilities are a guideline and new tasks and duties will be assigned as required.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Faxing, photocopying and typing for the Telemedicine department.
• Make travel arrangements for the Telemedicine staff
• To create and maintain a health resource library
• To organize and prepare for the Telemedicine department meetings and workshops
• To attend Telemedicine meetings: record and distribute minutes
• To take and record messages for the Telemedicine personnel
• To receive and record all Telemedicine department staff and community workers timesheets and submit to payroll
• To be responsible for Telemedicine department purchase orders
• Receiving, logging and distribution of incoming mail/faxes; logging and mailing of all outgoing mail
• Ordering office supplies for Telemedicine office and communities
• To be responsible for shipping/receiving of supplies to Northern Communities
• To assist with Scheduling Department as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Several years experience in office support
• Ability to use computer programs such as WordPerfect/Word, Microsoft, and Excel.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Sioux Lookout Health Zone First Nations communities.
• Knowledge of health care services is an asset.
• Aboriginal language an asset
• Valid driver's license

Salary will be dependant on qualifications and work experience.
Deadline for Applications: Nov 28^th, 2008.
Please forward: resume, cover letter and three references to:
Telemedicine Hiring Committee
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Box 340, Balmertown, ON P0V 1C0