Administrative Services Assistant | Public Health

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Kamloops is looking for an Administrative Services Assistant to provide essential clerical support. Responsibilities include data entry, scheduling, and maintaining supplies. Candidates need a Grade 12 education, an office administration certificate, and at least one year of relevant experience. This casual position offers the opportunity for career growth and various benefits. Ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is mandatory.
• Office administration certificate must be from a recognized institution.
• One year of recent, related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception and administrative duties including data entry.
• Prepare presentations and arrange meetings.
• Schedule client appointments and handle cash transactions.
• Maintain medical/surgical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Data entry skills

Ability to type at 40 nwpm

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Grade 12

Certificate from a recognized office administration program

Job description

Position Summary

Kamloops Central Health has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Services Assistant to join their team in Kamloops, B.C.

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

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

• Grade 12
• Certificate from a recognized office administration certificate program
• 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