Administrative Services Assistant | Community Services

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health in Nelson is seeking a casual Administrative Services Assistant to join the Nelson Community Health Centre. This relief full-time role offers daytime hours, 08:30–16:30, and the opportunity to gain experience while helping the clerical team.

You’ll support HCIS, MHSU and PCCT by providing reception and administrative services, scheduling, data entry, routine reports, inquiries, and fee collection; plus maintain medical supplies and assist with equipment cleaning and deliveries.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Office administration certificate from a recognized institution.
• One year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.
• Ability to type at 40 nwpm.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient reception and administrative services.
• Schedule clients; perform data entry and prepare routine reports.
• Respond to public and internal inquiries and collect fees.
• Support clinical team by maintaining medical/surgical supply inventories, cleaning equipment, and coordinating delivery of supplies.

Skills

Typing 40 nwpm

Reception duties

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Education

Grade 12

Office administration certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Nelson Community Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a casual Administrative Services Assistant to join their team!

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical team as a relief full time employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. This position is scheduled Monday to Friday day shifts from 08:30 to 16:30. Many of our team members start in relief roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

Your Role

As a Clerical Support team member, you will play a vital role in supporting the HCIS, MHSU, and PCCT programs by providing efficient reception and administrative services in accordance with Interior Health policies. Your responsibilities will include client scheduling, data entry, preparing routine correspondence and reports, responding to public and internal inquiries, and collecting fees. You will also support the clinical team by maintaining medical/surgical supply inventories, cleaning medical equipment, and coordinating the delivery of biologicals and other supplies. Your attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities will contribute to the seamless operation of the health unit and enhance the experience of clients and staff alike.

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (40+ nwpm) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). for testing details;
• An office administration certificate from a recognized institution;
• Your resume and covering letter outlining one year of recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;

If you are an experienced Clerk and want to be challenged in your role, come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Qualfications

Education, Training & Experience

• Grade 12,
• Certificate from a recognized office administration certificate program, plus
• One year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.
• Ability to type at 40 nwpm