Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Coordinator to support the Primary Care Clinic department.

The Coordinator, Primary Care Clinic supports provides both operational and administrative leadership to the planning, delivery and evaluation of staff and business processes to support the effective and efficient operation of a primary care clinic within Northern Health’s (NH) policies and health priorities. The Coordinator provides leadership to the day-to-day operations of the clinic, including management and oversight of the primary care administrative staff, maintaining an effective and efficient system of electronic and manual records management, coordinating work priorities, preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining efficient and effective billing systems and processes, assisting with the preparation and management of budgets, and responding to inquiries.

Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC’s family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Primary and Community Care
Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

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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 Administration or Administrative Management, or a relevant field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of recent progressive leadership experience;
• Operational experience in Primary Care, including a broad understanding of clinical theory and practice within a team-based, person-centered model of care;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced health care environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple activities and work roles.
• Ability to supervise staff and work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
• Knowledge of current billing practices in physician’s offices.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer and word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized clinical information systems.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and utilize medical terminology.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 w.p.m.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial and statistical information and administrative practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a model of primary care service delivery within a medical clinic environment.
• Ability to assist in fostering an environment that values patient centered care, innovation, adaptability and critical thinking.

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.

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