Administrative Clerk

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Comox; On-site; CAD 36,396 - 38,917; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is looking for an Administrative Clerk in Comox, BC. This role involves supporting the Primary Health Care Clinic team by acting as a communication link between clients and health services. Key responsibilities include clerical tasks, patient scheduling, and processing medical documentation. Candidates should possess a Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate and experience in a health-related role. The position is casual with a pay range of $26.42 - $28.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year office experience in a health-related field.
• Experience with patient scheduling and database systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support the Primary Health Care Clinic interdisciplinary team.
• Act as a communication link between clients, doctors, and facilities.
• Perform clerical support duties including data processing and inquiries.

Skills

Keyboard at 40 wpm

Operate related equipment

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Deal with others effectively

Education

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate

Medical Terminology

Job description

St. Joseph's Campus (SJC) - Comox, BC V9M 1P2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$26.42 - $28.25

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Apr. 22 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Administrative Clerk supports the Primary Health Care Clinic interdisciplinary team and acts as a communication link between clients, doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community services, e.g., Pharmacies and Laboratories. The Administrative Clerk is responsible for prioritizing and relaying information in order to meet the needs of those who rely on a Primary Health Care Clinic for the provision of health services. In addition, the Administrative Clerk provides clerical support duties, which include word/data processing, typing medical and legal reports and documents, referrals to specialists, data base retrieval, answering general inquiries related to programs and policies, and other support services according to regional standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology. One year office experience in a health related field including experience with patient scheduling, database systems and with the use of medical terminology; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Keyboard at 40 wpm
• Operate related equipment
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Deal with others effectively
• Physically carry out the duties of the position