Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (223564)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking an Admin Support Health Unit Aide to deliver clerical and administrative support. This role includes maintaining supplies inventories, booking appointments, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for children. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. A physical capability to perform the duties is also necessary. Join a team that prioritizes patient and staff safety in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Certification in Medical Office Assistant or Office Administration needed.
• One year of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Ability to maintain rapport with clients

Computer and database knowledge

Keyboarding (60 wpm)

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 of 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 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.