Health Unit Admin Support & Screening Aide

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking an Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide to provide clerical and administrative support, manage inventory, and coordinate vision/hearing screening services for preschool and school-aged children in school or clinic settings.

The role involves scheduling, data collection, and collaboration with Audiologists and Health staff to ensure safe, efficient service delivery across multiple sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with MOA and Office Admin certificates.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent.
• Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support across programs.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and book appointments.
• Gather client information and schedule vision/hearing screenings for preschool/school children in school or clinic settings.

Skills

Vision/ Hearing screening training

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Rapport with clients

Computer/database literacy

Typing 60 wpm

Medical terminology

Physical capability

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Office Administration Certificate

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking an Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide to provide clerical and administrative support, manage inventory, and coordinate vision/hearing screening services for preschool and school-aged children in school or clinic settings.

The role involves scheduling, data collection, and collaboration with Audiologists and Health staff to ensure safe, efficient service delivery across multiple sites in the region.