Interdisciplinary Team Clerk

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Team Clerk to join their interdisciplinary team. This role is vital in delivering community care, where you will manage records, process communications, and provide essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess strong typing and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of office procedures and software. If you are organized, enjoy problem-solving, and want to contribute to patient safety and quality care, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values collaboration and community impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and courses in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Minimum two years of office experience in an administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including records management and communications.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver community care.

Skills

Typing (50wpm)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Business writing

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduation

Medical Terminology Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Office Coordinator, this Administrative Services position is a member of the site's interdisciplinary team delivering community care to clients in the neighbourhood. The Team Clerk works closely with all members of the geographical team, providing records management, word processing, communications, and other administrative support services according to regional standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

High school graduation and courses in word processing, spreadsheets and database software such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, typing, and office practice. Current Medical Terminology Certificate. A minimum of two years general office experience in an administrative support role in a community setting including continuous application of word processing and other software using personal computers or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

1. Ability to type 50wpm.
2. Verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to compose routine letters and memoranda.
4. Operate related equipment.
5. Ability to organize and work within deadlines.
6. Ability to problem solve.
7. Business writing skills.
8. Knowledge of general office procedures.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, other team members, and the general public.