Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking an Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide to provide vital clerical and administrative support in delivering health services. The role involves booking appointments, maintaining inventories, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for children. This position requires effective communication skills and a relevant certificate, ensuring support within health units and clinics.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma required.
• Medical Office Assistant or Office Administration Certificate is necessary.
• One year of experience or equivalent education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support using various applications.
• Maintain inventories and book appointments.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings for children.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to establish rapport

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Working knowledge of computers

Keyboarding at 60 wpm

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

Job description

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This position reports 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. Responsibilities include maintaining inventories, booking appointments, gathering client information, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for preschool and school-aged children in school or clinic settings.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma
• Medical Office Assistant Certificate or Office Administration Certificate
• One year of 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, and staff
• Working knowledge of computers and databases
• Keyboard at 60 wpm
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Physical ability to perform duties

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