Administrative Support Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking an Administrative Support Worker for a casual, multi-site role. You will provide reception, cashier and a variety of clerical and administrative support duties to support patient care and operations.

The position requires completing a Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate with Medical Terminology and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate; Medical Terminology; and One (1) year's recent related experience.
• Equivalency will be considered in place of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, cashier and clerical/administrative support.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and data entry as needed.
• Coordinate filing and document management across sites.

Skills

Keyboard speed 60 wpm

Operate related equipment

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

Office Administration Certificate

Medical Terminology

1 year related experience

Job description

Administrative Support Worker - (236416)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$26.42 - $28.25

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

Oct. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Utilizing a variety of computerized applications, the Administrative Support Worker provides reception, cashier and a variety of clerical and administrative support duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate; Medical Terminology; and One (1) year's recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Keyboard at 60 wpm.
• Operate related equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.