Clerk/Receptionist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Tahsis; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Tahsis Health Center, part of Vancouver Island Health Authority, is seeking a casual Administrative Clerk to support patient and front-desk activities.

Reporting to the Manager, duties include greeting visitors, answering phones, scheduling outpatient appointments, and transcribing materials. A Grade 12 education and two years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receives visitors, answers the telephone and files.
• Transcribes and types technical and non-technical material.
• Schedules and books outpatient appointments.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Tahsis Health Center

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0900-1642

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.74 - $28.74

Paid FTE

NA

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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 Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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, performs a variety of clerical duties such as receiving visitors, telephone answering and filing. Transcribes and types technical and non-technical material. Schedules and books outpatient appointments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 and two year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.