Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide - (210222)

Island Health; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking an Admin Support Health Unit Aide to provide clerical and administrative support, including scheduling appointments and conducting screenings for children. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work with diverse clients.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support duties.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and book appointments.
• Conduct vision and/or hearing screenings.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work cooperatively

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Typing speed

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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of 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 computerized applications. Responsibilities include maintaining inventories of supplies, booking appointments, gathering client information, and scheduling and conducting vision and/or hearing screenings for preschool and school-aged children in school or clinic settings.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, including young children, parents, community partners, staff, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Working knowledge of computers and databases.
• Typing speed of 60 words per minute.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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