Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority as an Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide, where your role is vital in ensuring patient and staff safety. This position involves a variety of clerical and administrative tasks, including maintaining supplies, booking appointments, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for children. You will work closely with a dedicated team, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. With a focus on continuous improvement and quality care, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with relevant certificates required.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support using various applications.
• Maintain supply inventories and book appointments for screenings.

Skills

Effective Communication

Independence

Rapport Building

Computer Proficiency

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Keyboarding (60 wpm)

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

Job description

Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (211496)

Work Area: Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0830-1630 or 0800-1600

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: Mar. 31 2025

Approximate End Date: Pending Return of Incumbent

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

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 client information, and scheduling and conducting vision and/or hearing screenings 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.