Multisite Program Assistant & Hearing Screener

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Program Assistant to support Preventative and Perinatal Services within Population and Public Health in Port Alberni. The role focuses on clerical tasks, scheduling, and data handling to ensure smooth school and clinical screenings.

You will coordinate vision/hearing screenings for preschool and school-age children, assist with BCEHP protocols, and work across multiple sites with families and professionals, under the Team Leader

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is the minimum education requirement.
• Medical Office Assistant Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of recent admin experience in a similar setting.
• Completion of BCCDC Vaccine Storage & Handling course.
• Experience with newborns and families is an asset.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support using computerized applications.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and book appointments.
• Gather client information and schedule vision and hearing screenings for children in school or clinic settings.
• Perform newborn and school hearing screening following BCEHP protocols.
• Collaborate with families and professionals across multiple sites.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Typing 60 wpm

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

BC vaccine storage course

Driver's license

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Publisher

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Program Assistant to support Preventative and Perinatal Services within Population and Public Health in Port Alberni. The role focuses on clerical tasks, scheduling, and data handling to ensure smooth school and clinical screenings.

You will coordinate vision/hearing screenings for preschool and school-age children, assist with BCEHP protocols, and work across multiple sites with families and professionals, under the Team Leader