Administrative Services Assistant | Mental Health Substance Use Outreach

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Vernon is seeking a part-time Administrative Services Assistant to support the Mental Health and Substance Use programs. This role involves client scheduling, data entry, and other clerical duties. Applicants should have a recognized office administration certificate and strong organizational skills. Join our team for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience with client scheduling and data entry.
• Strong written communication skills for correspondence and reports.
• Recent clerical experience and proficiency in typing (40+ nwpm).

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative services for Mental Health and Substance Use programs.
• Maintain medical/surgical supply inventories.
• Support clinical team with cleaning medical equipment and coordinating supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Office administration certificate from a recognized institution

Job description

Overview

Vernon Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a relief part-time (0.50 FTE) Administrative Services Assistant to join their team. The end date for this position is July 25, 2026.

This position works Monday and Tuesday one week and then Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday alternating weeks.

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?

As a Clerical Support team member, you will play a vital role in supporting the Mental Health and Substance Use 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). 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).

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