Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (217838)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking an Admin Support Health Unit Aide. This role involves providing administrative support, maintaining supplies, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for children. The successful candidate must have a Grade 12 education, relevant medical office certifications, and one year of related experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with young clients are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education required.
• Medical Office Assistant and Office Administration certificates are mandatory.
• One year of recent related experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support duties.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and book appointments.
• Schedule and conduct vision/hearing screenings for children.

Skills

Vision/Hearing Screener training

Effective communication

Independence and teamwork

Rapport building

Computer and database knowledge

Typing 60 wpm

Medical Terminology

Physical stamina

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 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; schedules and conducts vision and/or hearing screening for Preschool/School aged children in a school or clinic setting.

Qualifications

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 & 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.

Job description PDF: https://jd.viha.ca/JD4390.pdf