Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (223597)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is looking for an Admin Support Health Unit Aide to provide clerical and administrative support in the health unit. The role involves maintaining supply inventories, scheduling appointments, and conducting vision and hearing screenings for children in a school or clinic setting. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education along with relevant certifications and a commitment to patient safety. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for successful interactions with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion required.
• Medical Office Assistant Certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum of one year's recent related experience or equivalent.
• Training in Vision/Hearing Screener with Audiologist needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support duties.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and book appointments.
• Gather client information and schedule vision/hearing screening.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to maintain rapport with clients

Knowledge of computers and databases

Keyboarding speed of 60 wpm

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

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.