Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Parksville; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking an Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide to provide clerical and administrative support. This role involves maintaining inventories, booking appointments, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for children. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in medical office assistance.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and administrative support using various computerized applications.
• Maintains inventories, books appointments, and gathers client information.
• Schedules and conducts vision and hearing screenings for children.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Ability to establish rapport with clients

Working knowledge of computers and databases

Knowledge of medical terminology

Typing speed of 60 wpm

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

Job description

Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (214453)

Parksville Family Place (Child Youth & Family) - Parksville, BC V9P 1C7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.54 - $27.22

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

May 26, 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement of 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 clerical and administrative support using various computerized applications. Duties include maintaining inventories, booking appointments, gathering client information, and scheduling and conducting vision and hearing screenings for preschool and school-aged children in school or clinic settings.

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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients, including children, parents, community partners, staff, and teachers.
• Working knowledge of computers and databases.
• Typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Physical ability to perform duties.