Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (214453)

Island Health; Parksville; 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. This role involves maintaining supply inventories, scheduling appointments, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for children. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and strong communication skills to work effectively with clients and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support.
• Maintain supply inventories and book appointments.
• Conduct vision and/or hearing screenings.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Medical Terminology

Typing

Education

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

Grade 12

Job description

Position Overview

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 in 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. Responsibilities include maintaining supply inventories, booking appointments, gathering client information, and scheduling and conducting vision and/or 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 at least one (1) 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 and maintain rapport with clients, including young children, parents, community partners, staff, teachers, and other 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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