Employment Opportunities
Thank you for thinking of joining the dynamic team at the South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice. Our current openings are below.
PROJECT LEAD
Permanent full-time position available
Hourly wages
Who We Are:
The South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice Society (SOS Division), an organization that supports local family physicians with a mission to improve comprehensive primary patient care, is growing and we are looking for a Project Lead to deliver projects and initiatives, including their overall planning and implementation. You will be a part of a collaborative team that is purpose-driven and truly cares about the people we work with, our clients, and the communities we work and live in. This position is full-time.
We strive to create and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all employees. Where your unique contribution is recognized and appreciated, and where our team has your back. We drive innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will thrive if you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented learning organization.
Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks):
At SOS Division, we offer
- Family, fun learning environment
- Competitive base pay
- Extended health and dental benefits program
- Paid vacation
- Innovative and growth-orientated mindset
- Accommodating work schedules when needed
- Staff development learning and training
Are you a good match for what we are looking for?
Some of the duties and responsibilities include:
- Provide overall project management in collaboration with Innovation Team for all aspects of the project lifecycle, including planning to accomplish goals within constraints such as time and budget; facilitating and monitoring progress; and evaluating and reporting on project status and outcomes
- Facilitate definition of the project scope, goals and deliverables, and oversee the development of project charters and work plans that reflect an IHI quality improvement approach
- Prepare and submit funding applications for project proposals and extensions
- Establish and lead project committees and working groups; coordinate meetings, share ideas, prepare meeting materials, briefing notes, agenda, etc.
- Coordinate, collaborate with and maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders in the development, implementation and spread of the project goals
- Implement processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk on an ongoing basis
- Foster a continuous quality improvement culture among project participants, within a team and Division as a whole
- The position is ideal for an individual who has:
- Diploma or Degree in health care or related discipline such as organizational development or leadership, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of healthcare improvement principles, aims and methods
- Recent, related experience in project coordination or management, change management, organizational development and/or primary care
- Demonstrated experience managing staff in a professional team environment
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of the principles of primary health care
- Good project management skills including follow-up and follow-through; able to motivate others to complete deliverables according to budgets, schedules and standards
- Strong ability to build relationships and rapport
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to listen, communicate effectively and clearly and collaborate with many people inside and outside of an organization
- Strong group facilitation skills
- Conflict resolution skills
Please email your resume and cover letter to info@sosdivision.ca.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank you for your application but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Permanent full-time position available
Hourly wages
Summary:
Reporting to the Clinic Support Manager and receiving daily supervision from the Clinic Lead, the MOA is the clinic ambassador as the first and last point of contact for patients and provides clerical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals enabling the clinic to run smoothly and ensuring patients feel well taken care of. In addition, the MOA will assist in connecting patients on a centralized provincially managed waitlist with a primary care provider.
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Basic knowledge of information management and/or data management
- Highly competent with MS Office and computer use in general (Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Teams)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational skills including prioritization
- Ability to meet deadlines and function well in a high-paced environment with changing priorities
- Strong ability to build relationships and rapport
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High level of professionalism including confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to use standard office equipment
- Positive, collaborative and team-oriented attitude
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands
- Strong work ethic (dedicated and hardworking)
- Trustworthy
- “Customer”-service focus
- High attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Self-confident
- Team Player
- Experience within healthcare, a non-profit community, or social services organization is preferred
The position is ideal for an individual who has:
- A Medical Office Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience and education
- Prior experience in a Medical Office desired
- At least 2 years of previous administrative or customer service experience in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment
- Prior experience on switchboard or reception
Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)
At SOS Division, we offer:
- Extended health and dental benefits program
- Paid vacation
- Staff development learning and training
Please email your resume and cover letter to info@sosdivision.ca.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank you for your application but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Seasonal, FT position available
Hourly wages
Summary:
Reporting to the Clinic Support Manager and receiving daily supervision from the Clinic Lead, the MOA is the clinic ambassador as the first and last point of contact for patients and provides clerical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals enabling the clinic to run smoothly and ensuring patients feel well taken care of. In addition, the MOA will assist in connecting patients on a centralized provincially managed waitlist with a primary care provider.
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Basic knowledge of information management and/or data management
- Highly competent with MS Office and computer use in general (Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Teams)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational skills including prioritization
- Ability to meet deadlines and function well in a high-paced environment with changing priorities
- Strong ability to build relationships and rapport
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High level of professionalism including confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to use standard office equipment
- Positive, collaborative and team-oriented attitude
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands
- Strong work ethic (dedicated and hardworking)
- Trustworthy
- “Customer”-service focus
- High attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Self-confident
- Team Player
- Experience within healthcare, a non-profit community, or social services organization is preferred
The position is ideal for an individual who has:
- A Medical Office Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience and education
- Prior experience in a Medical Office desired
- At least 2 years of previous administrative or customer service experience in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment
- Prior experience on switchboard or reception
Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)
At SOS Division, we offer:
- Family, fun learning environment
- Competitive base pay
- Innovative and growth-orientated mindset
Please email your resume and cover letter to info@sosdivision.ca.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank you for your application but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Casual, on-call positions available
Hourly wages
Summary:
Reporting to the Clinic Support Manager and receiving daily supervision from the Clinic Lead, the MOA is the clinic ambassador as first and last point of contact for patients and provides clerical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals enabling the clinic to run smoothly and ensuring patients feel well taken care of. In addition, the MOA will assist in connecting patients on a centralized provincially managed waitlist with a primary care provider.
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Basic knowledge of information management and/or data management
- Highly competent with MS Office and computer use in general (Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Teams)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational skills including prioritization
- Ability to meet deadlines and function well in a high-paced environment with changing priorities
- Strong ability to build relationships and rapport
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High level of professionalism including confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to use standard office equipment
- Positive, collaborative and team-oriented attitude
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands
- Strong work ethic (dedicated and hardworking)
- Trustworthy
- “Customer”-service focus
- High attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Self-confident
- Team Player
- Experience within healthcare, a non-profit community, or social services organization is preferred
The position is ideal for an individual who has:
- A Medical Office Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience and education
- Prior experience in a Medical Office desired
- At least 2 years of previous administrative or customer service experience in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment
- Prior experience on switchboard or reception
Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)
At SOS Division, we offer:
- Family, fun learning environment
- Competitive base pay
- Innovative and growth-orientated mindset
Please email your resume and cover letter to info@sosdivision.ca.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank you for your application but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.