Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide

Island Health; Port Alberni; 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 is crucial in providing clerical and administrative support, ensuring smooth operations within the health unit. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and rapport-building, particularly with young children and their families. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact client care and safety. If you are passionate about supporting health initiatives and enjoy working collaboratively, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with relevant medical office certifications.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support in a health unit.
• Maintain inventories, book appointments, and gather client information.

Skills

Effective Communication

Medical Terminology

Computer Proficiency

Keyboarding (60 wpm)

Client Rapport Building

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

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