Competition #: 158029 External

Posted: April 9, 2026

Closes: April 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: April 20, 2026

Anticipated End Date: April 2, 2027

Location: Trauma Program

Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Administrative Assistant (Clinical) (1076)

Job Classification Type: CUPE

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential and spoken French (B1.2 / Intermediate +)

Salary: 29.0759 to 31.0379 per hour ((Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 8% in lieu of vacation and stat holidays as per CUPE collective agreement article 6.08 (a)))

JOB PURPOSE

The Administrative Assistant - Clinical is responsible for providing administrative support for a clinic, department or program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation and an administrative support program of at least one-year duration plus two years of related experience OR five (5) years of recent experience (within the last 8 years) as a 1076, shall be considered as equivalent.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Demonstrated proficiency verified by testing in:

• Data Entry 4000 KSPH
• Typing 35 WPM (General)
• Medical Terminology Spelling 75%
• Medical Terminology Vocabulary 75%
• Excel 75%
• Outlook 75%
• Word 75%
• Transcription testing may be required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Administrative Assistant - Clinical is responsible for:

• Processing referrals, requests and other medical documents and forms
• Filing, maintaining, preparing and assembling charts
• Transcribing information and producing or editing documents and reports
• Maintaining databases and producing reports
• Performing reception duties including responding to inquiries
• Performing departmental financial duties
• Scheduling appointments and organizing meetings and events
• Performing general clerical and office duties

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Interpersonal Relations
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.