06/22/2021
K’Tigaaning Midwives is looking for a RECEPTIONIST
K’Tigaaning Midwives is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to take on a position as our Office Receptionist. We are a midwifery practice group on Nipissing First Nation that opened in June 2013. We provide midwifery care to the general population but we focus our
outreach and services on North Bay and area Indigenous families. Additionally, we focus on other marginalized communities including (but not limited to) 2SLGBTQ+ families, people of colour, low income families, as well as teen clients.
Indigenous identified candidates are especially invited to apply.
Responsibilities:
to provide general reception duties such as front line greeting of clients and visitors, answering phone calls, directing calls, faxing, email, filing, etc.
managing the midwives’ appointment scheduling, booking, and confirming appointments
to assist with the smooth functioning of the office
to ensure clients rights to confidentiality
to initiate COVID screening protocols at the door when greeting clients, as appropriate (based on current public health policy) and adhere to strict COVID policies while in work space
some light housekeeping duties around office, including stocking clinic & birth rooms with supplies, taking out garbage, shredding documents, tidying work spaces, etc.
Qualifications:
1 year experience working in medical office environment (or similar); training opportunities may be available
Relevant training/certification an asset (eg. Medical Office Admin Program, Health Services program)
excellent communication skills, both written and oral
ability to work both independently and collaboratively, strong understanding of independent follow up and follow through
excellent knowledge of computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office, Internet, and Electronic Medical Record systems (experience with Telus PS Suites an asset)
Knowledge of Aboriginal services and organizations in North Bay and area
Knowledge of other languages an asset, particularly any Indigenous languages, French, or Spanish
Some post-secondary education an asset
If you don’t think you fit all the ‘Qualifications’ but you think you would be great at this job, please apply anyway and tell us why.
Pay: $16/hour plus benefits (negotiable if experience/training warrant); three quarter time - full-time hours, typically Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30 or 5 (this is somewhat negotiable)
Send your resume AND a cover letter by July 1st 2021, to:
Rachel Dennis Couchie and the Hiring Committee
c/o K’Tigaaning Midwives
Post: 40B Couchie Industrial Rd. North Bay ON P1B 8G5
Email: ktigaaning.midwives@gmail.com
Fax: 705-476-2470
Miigwech/Thank you for your interest. We will be conducting virtual and/or in person interviews the week of July 5th, 2021. Only those selected for an interview will be called.
