Interdisciplinary Team Clerk

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

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking an Administrative Services professional in Nanaimo. This role involves working within an interdisciplinary team to deliver community care, focusing on patient safety and efficient administrative support.

Required qualifications include high school graduation, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and two years of relevant office experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain effective relationships are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and relevant software training.
• Two years of general office experience in a community setting.
• Continuous application of word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Provide records management and administrative support.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Typing 50wpm

Verbal and written communication skills

Business writing skills

Problem-solving

Organization within deadlines

General office procedures knowledge

Education

High school graduation

Current Medical Terminology Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

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

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.