Funding Officer (Program Admin Officer) – Assistive Technology Department – Rehab & SCC

Job title: Funding Officer (Program Admin Officer) – Assistive Technology Department – Rehab & SCC

Job description: Req ID: 113799
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre – QEII
Company: NSHA
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Prosthetics
Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 17-Jun-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Funding Officer acts as a liaison between clients, clinical teams, finance and funding sources/agencies. The Funding Officer will assess and advise clients on funding sources. The incumbent processes and expedites funding authorizations as well as facilitates closing of orders related to invoicing and liaises with finance department to effectively support funding/payment arrangements. Additionally, the Funding Officer works with the finance/clinical/administration staff in developing and implementing funding protocols.

The Funding Officer may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Commerce or Applied Arts with education in finance and business
• Minimum one year related, relevant experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of software including databases, spreadsheets and word processing
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and financial software, billing and reporting (STAR, SAP, etc)
• Ability to interpret verbal and written data and exercise sound judgement in problem solving and decision making
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team as well as the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to collect and apply critical analysis to factual information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Understanding of privacy policies and legislation and commitment to the protection of personal health information
• Demonstrated knowledge of government services, community agencies, insurance companies, vendors/suppliers, etc
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

*** A skills test will be administered as part of the selection process***

Please Note: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Hours of Work

• Long Assignment, Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Commencing as soon as possible; ending October 3, 2022
• Dates are approximate and subject to change

Salary Information

$27.0238 – $30.6169 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 07:38:08 GMT