Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (209530)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking an Admin Support Health Unit Aide to provide essential clerical and administrative support. The role involves maintaining supplies, booking appointments, and conducting screenings for preschool and school-aged children. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and strong communication skills, working collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to complete in-house Vision/Hearing Screener training.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and administrative support duties.
• Maintains inventories of supplies and books appointments.
• Schedules and conducts vision/hearing screenings for children.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Ability to establish and maintain rapport

Working knowledge of computers and databases

Typing speed of 60 words per minute

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

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. The commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in 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 computerized applications. Responsibilities include maintaining inventories of supplies, booking appointments, gathering client information, and scheduling and conducting vision and/or hearing screenings for preschool and school-aged children in a school or clinic setting.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12; Medical Office Assistant Certificate; Office Administration Certificate; and at least 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 and maintain rapport with clients, including young children, parents, community partners, staff, teachers, and school personnel.
• Working knowledge of computers and databases.
• Typing speed of 60 words per minute.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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