Admin – Interpreter​/Receptionist

Overview

Internal/External Posting
One (1) Full-time Position

Location:

Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Salary Range: $56,576 – $75,992 per annum
Reference Number: CLINI
001278
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The Admin II – Interpreter/Receptionist will be responsible for reception duties including welcoming registration of clients of the Northern Clinic as well as performing a variety of clerical support services, assisting the First Nations clients through communication in their first dialect and providing interpreting services between Health Care Professional and clients at the Northern Clinic.

The Admin II – Interpreter/Receptionist is directly accountable to the Manager – Northern Clinic.

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC Part II Special Employment)
• Ability to interpret information from medical staff to patients in preferred First Nations dialect is required
• Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in clerical/administrative roles
• Medical office assistant certification preferred
• Experience working within a medical office setting is an asset
• Experience working within an EMR is an asset
• Knowledge of business office procedures
• Ability to work with scheduling and medical information software programs
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work as a team member
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture and issues relevant to delivery of healthcare in the Sioux Lookout Zone
• Strong communication, organization, scheduling and time management skills in dealing with patients, families, peers and health care professionals
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis

Apply online at

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

Closing Date:
August 5, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m. CST

No resumes received after this time will be accepted.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

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