Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Admin Support Health Unit Aide to join their team. This role involves providing essential clerical and administrative support, including scheduling and conducting vision and hearing screenings for children. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively and work independently while maintaining rapport with clients and community partners. Join a dedicated team committed to patient and staff safety, and contribute to the continuous improvement of quality in healthcare services. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in their community.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Medical Office Assistant Certificate required.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support duties.
• Maintain inventories, book appointments, and gather client information.

Skills

Vision/Hearing Screener training

Effective communication

Independent work

Rapport building

Computer and database knowledge

Keyboarding (60 wpm)

Medical Terminology

Physical ability for duties

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the manager or designate (and Audiologist for hearing screening duties), the Admin Support Health Unit Aide provides a variety of clerical and administrative support duties utilizing a variety of computerized applications. Supports the program by performing duties such as maintaining inventories of supplies, booking appointments, gathering of client information; schedules and conducts vision and/or hearing screening for Preschool/School aged children in a school or clinic setting.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

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 And 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.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4390.pdf