Interdisciplinary Team Clerk

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an Administrative Services professional to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on delivering community care, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will manage records, provide word processing, and support the team in various administrative tasks. With a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement, this position offers a chance to contribute to the health and well-being of the community. If you have a passion for healthcare and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of general office experience in an administrative support role.
• Courses in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software required.

Responsibilities

• Provide records management and administrative support services.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary team members delivering community care.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Typing (50wpm)

Problem-solving

Business writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduation

Medical Terminology Certificate

Courses in word processing and spreadsheets

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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

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.