Interdisciplinary Team Clerk

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Courtenay seeks a capable Team Clerk to support community care by handling records management, word processing, communications, and other administrative tasks. Reporting to the Office Coordinator, you will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver services across multiple sites, requiring strong typing, medical terminology, and office software proficiency.

Travel between sites is a regular requirement, with a casual vacancy and variable hours

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide records management, word processing, communications, and other administrative support to the site.
• Work with the geographical team, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care delivery across multiple sites.
• Report to the Office Coordinator and contribute to regional standards for administrative work.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Verbal and written communication

Letter and memo composition

Operate office equipment

Deadline management

Problem solving

Business writing

General office procedures

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school graduation

Medical Terminology Certificate

Two years general office experience

Job description

Comox Valley Home & Community Care (CVHCC) - Courtenay, BC V9N 2N7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going 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

Aug. 17 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 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.

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

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