Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking an Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide in Alert Bay, BC. The ideal candidate will provide clerical and administrative support while working closely with children and community partners. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, making appointments, and conducting screenings.

This casual role requires a Grade 12 education, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. Candidates should also understand medical terminology and be physically capable of performing all job duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is mandatory.
• Possession of a Medical Office Assistant Certificate is essential.
• An Office Administration Certificate is required.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support utilizing computerized applications.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and book appointments.
• Schedule and conduct vision/hearing screenings for children.

Skills

Vision/Hearing Screener training

Effective communication

Independent work

Relationship building

Computer and databases

Keyboarding skills

Medical Terminology

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

Job description

Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide (231555)

Provides a variety of clerical and administrative support duties utilizing computerized applications. Supports the program by performing duties such as maintaining inventories of supplies, booking appointments, gathering client information, scheduling and conducting vision and/or hearing screening for preschool and school-aged children in a school or clinic setting.

Travel between multiple sites may be required. Shift: 08:30-16:30. Home site: Port Hardy Health Centre. The position is casual.

Qualifications

Grade 12; Medical Office Assistant Certificate; Office Administration Certificate; and one (1) year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to complete in‑house Vision/Hearing Screener training with Audiologist/Vision training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, including young children, parents, community partners, staff, teachers, and other school staff.
• Working knowledge of computers and databases.
• Keyboard 60 wpm.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.