Administrative Services Assistant | Mental Health and Substance Use

Interior Health; Merritt; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Mental Health and Substance Use team at a leading healthcare provider in Merritt, Canada, as a full-time Administrative Services Assistant. This role involves a variety of administrative and health support tasks aimed at facilitating quality client care. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're looking for a rewarding position that values work-life balance, apply today!

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Paid Training and Education Opportunities

Employer Paid Vacation

Employer Paid Insurance Premiums

Extended Health & Dental Coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certificate from a recognized office administration program is required.
• One year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Typing speed of 40 nwpm required with a valid testing certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception and administrative duties including data entry and appointment scheduling.
• Maintain medical supplies and assist in client care.
• Prepare presentations and manage records.

Skills

Data Entry

Organizing Information

Reception Skills

Client Scheduling

Cash Transactions Management

Education

Grade 12

Office Administration Certificate

Job description

Position Summary
Nicola Valley Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full time Administrative Services Assistant to join their Mental Health and Substance Use team. This position works Monday to Friday day shifts from 08:30 to 16:30 and provides possible coverage for the OAT team as needed on Fridays.

What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

What Will You Work On?
In this role you will perform a variety of reception, administrative and Health Unite Aide support duties including:
• Data entry including gathering, organizing, collecting, collating and verifying information, typing correspondence
• Preparing presentations, arranging meetings, transcribing minutes, booking travel, and record management
• Scheduling and confirming client appointments as well as receiving, recording and checking balances of cash transactions
• Maintaining and cleaning medical/surgical supplies, equipment and HCIS resource material
Cleaning, setting up and dismantling rooms, cleaning/sanitizing toys and equipment
• Weighing and measuring babies, calibrating equipment, vision screenings

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). Click here for testing details;
• An office administration certificate from a recognized institution;
• Your Resume outlining one year of recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

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 Canada’s Top 100 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? Apply Today!

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