Interdisciplinary Team Clerk

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a flexible Administrator Services Clerk to join the Port Alberni site. You will support records management, word processing, communications, and general admin tasks within the site’s interdisciplinary team delivering community care to clients.

Reporting to the Office Coordinator, you will help with documentation, deadlines, and routine letters while maintaining professional relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with courses in word processing, spreadsheets and databases such as Word, Access, Excel; typing
• Current Medical Terminology Certificate
• At least two years of general office experience in an administrative role in a community setting

Responsibilities

• Provide records management, word processing, communications and administrative support to the site team.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team delivering community care to clients.
• Report to the Office Coordinator and support the geographical team with standard regional procedures.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Verbal communication

Written communication

Letter drafting

Operate office equipment

Deadline management

Problem solving

Business writing

Education

High school diploma

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

Port Alberni Home & Community Care Services (PAHCCS) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel 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

Oct. 7 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 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

• 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.