Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (216473)

Island Health; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Canada seeks an Admin Support Health Unit Aide to provide crucial clerical and administrative support in maintaining inventories, booking appointments, and conducting vision and hearing screenings. The ideal candidate will possess appropriate certifications and have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; Medical Office Assistant Certificate; Office Administration Certificate.
• One (1) year's recent related experience or equivalent.
• Typing speed of 60 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining inventories of supplies and booking appointments.
• Gathering client information and scheduling screenings.
• Conducting vision and/or hearing screening for children.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

Tools

Computers and databases

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 continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in 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 inventories of supplies, booking appointments, gathering client information, and scheduling and conducting vision and/or hearing screening for preschool and school-aged children in a school or clinical 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 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 duties of the position.

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