Interdisciplinary Team Clerk - (223168)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Port Alberni is seeking an Administrative Team Clerk to support community care services. The role involves managing records, providing word processing and communications support, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Medical Terminology Certificate, and two years of relevant office experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel is essential, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years general office experience in an administrative support role.
• Continuous application of word processing and other software using personal computers.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide records management and word processing support.
• Deliver communications and administrative support services to the interdisciplinary team.
• Organize and work within deadlines.

Skills

Typing 50wpm

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to compose routine letters and memoranda

Ability to problem-solve

Business writing skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of general office procedures

Education

High school graduation

Current Medical Terminology Certificate

Courses in word processing, spreadsheets and database software

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1164.pdf