Requisition # ADMIT002574 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Regular Part-Time – 0.75 FTE
This position is at the L05 level with an hourly pay range of $33.93 - $42.93
Please note: The hours for this position are as follows: Night Shift, 23:00-07:00, and 1 week on 1 week off.
Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?
Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).
Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the incumbent operates the Hospital switchboard and paging systems; registers patients and processes hospital admissions, discharges and transfers for inpatients, Emergency, Surgical Day Care, Minor Procedure and Clinical patients in the Patient Information (ADT) System; performs hospital reception and other related financial and clerical duties, liaises with patients, physicians, visitors, hospital departments and other staff.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of the functions of a general hospital;
- Knowledge of MS Office products Word, Excel, and Outlook;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent typing/keyboarding skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Strong observation skills;
- Ability to interview patients who are often under duress and obtain necessary information;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Ability to pay attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness;
- Proficient use of office equipment and computers;
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a stressful environment;
- Ability to work independently and without supervision;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, use tact and diplomacy, and work under pressure;
- Cross Cultural awareness.
The successful applicant will have a grade 12 education or GED, minimum 6 months experience dealing with the general public, minimum 6 month experience in an office setting, a type speed of 40 wpm, and Non Violent Crisis Intervention or other violent prevention training (to be obtained within 6 months of hire). Experience with a switchboard or paging system, medical terminology course, Medical Office Assistant or similar medical office or hospital support type course such as Hospital Support Specialist, experience with Meditech and previous admitting experience would be considered an asset for this position. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm January 27, 2026
For more information, contact recruitment at [email protected]
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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting [email protected] or calling 867-332-7203.
Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.
Posting Date: January 13, 2026