Administrative Services Assistant | Public Health

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a casual Administrative Services Assistant to support multiple clinics in the Public Health portfolio across Kelowna, BC. You will handle reception, clerical tasks and health unit supply duties, with shifts offered on short notice to cover leaves.

Position offers competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you throughout your career with us.

Qualifications

• Typing test from a recognized institution completed within the past 48 months.
• Office administration certificate from a recognized institution.
• Resume outlining one year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Cover Letter stating availability to start and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of week).

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, clerical and administrative support to ensure smooth delivery of client services.
• Data entry, scheduling client appointments, maintaining records and waiting lists, preparing correspondence and reports, responding to inquiries.
• Coordinate information as required and support health unit by maintaining medical and surgical supply inventories.
• Deliver supplies and biologicals to health units and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Scheduling

Records management

Education

Office administration certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office 365

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a casual Administrative Services Assistant to join our team! This position will support multiple clinics within the Public Health portfolio. This position provides coverage for Community Health Services Centre, the West Kelowna Health Centre, Rutland Health Centre and Lake Country Health Centre.

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?

As an Administrative Services Assistant, you will provide reception, clerical and administrative support to help ensure the smooth delivery of client services. Your responsibilities will include data entry, scheduling client appointments, maintaining records and waiting lists, preparing correspondence and reports, responding to inquiries, and coordinating information as required. You will also provide health unit aide support by maintaining medical and surgical supply inventories, monitoring stock levels, cleaning medical equipment and instruments, and delivering supplies and biologicals to the health unit. Your organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to balance a variety of tasks will help support the effective operation of these programs.

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).
• 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 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?