Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (220243)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking an Admin Support Health Unit Aide in Nanaimo, Canada. This role includes providing clerical and administrative support, maintaining supply inventories, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for preschool and school-aged children. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 education, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety with ongoing improvement in quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Medical Office Assistant and Office Administration Certifications are advantageous.
• Recent related experience is necessary or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support using computerized applications.
• Maintain inventories of supplies.
• Book appointments and gather client information.
• Schedule and conduct vision/hearing screenings.

Skills

Effective communication

Independence

Rapport building

Computer and database knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Typing skills (60 wpm)

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

One year related experience

Job description

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 responsibility shared by everyone; 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support using computerized applications.
• Maintain inventories of supplies.
• Book appointments and gather client information.
• Schedule and conduct vision and/or hearing screenings for preschool and 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 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.

For reference, see the original job description: JD4390.pdf