Multisite Hearing & Preventive Health Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Tofino, Ucluelet; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Program Assistant to support the Preventative and Perinatal Services within Population and Public Health across multiple sites in BC. The role includes clerical duties, booking appointments, maintaining client information, and performing vision and newborn hearing screening in school or clinic settings, following BCEHP protocols.

The position requires Grade 12, Medical Office Assistant certificate, BCEHP training, and a valid BC driver’s

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Medical Office Assistant Certificate with software courses.
• Two years of recent administrative experience in a similar environment.
• Completion of BCCDC Vaccine Storage & Handling course.
• Experience with newborns and families or equivalent in hearing screening and office admin.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Preventative and Perinatal Services Program.
• Maintain inventories of supplies, book appointments, gather client information.
• Schedule and conduct vision and/or hearing screening for preschool/school-aged children in school or clinic settings.
• Perform newborn and school hearing screening per BCEHP protocols; refer/triage as needed.
• Collaborate with families and professionals across health units, hospitals and schools.

Skills

Clear communication

Rapport with clients

Independence

Teamwork

Medical Terminology

Typing 60 wpm

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

BCCDC Vaccine Storage & Handling course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Program Assistant to support the Preventative and Perinatal Services within Population and Public Health across multiple sites in BC. The role includes clerical duties, booking appointments, maintaining client information, and performing vision and newborn hearing screening in school or clinic settings, following BCEHP protocols.

The position requires Grade 12, Medical Office Assistant certificate, BCEHP training, and a valid BC driver’s