Unit Intake Clerk

Csfs; Vanderhoof; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) in Vanderhoof, BC is hiring a Unit Intake Clerk to support the withdrawal management unit. You will act as the primary administrative contact, manage communications, schedule multi-disciplinary learners, and ensure accurate patient data handling with privacy compliance.

The role requires graduation from a Unit Clerk program with related experience or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent, related experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Preference for candidates with previous work experience in mental health and substance use.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative contact for the unit by managing incoming communications, prioritizing requests, directing inquiries, and ensuring accurate and timely information flow to appropriate staff.
• Coordinate and maintain scheduling requirements for multi-disciplinary learners.
• Manage confidential patient records by entering, updating, and verifying demographic and medical information while ensuring privacy and compliance with policies.
• Support the effective operation of the unit by coordinating administrative workflows, maintaining equipment readiness, and assisting team members in entering data into EMR or other databases.
• Process and transcribe medical orders for medication, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and treatment.

Education

Graduation from a recognized Unit Clerk program

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS):CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 545 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity:The Unit Intake Clerk performs administrative tasks that support the healthcare team to ensure the smooth operation of the withdrawal management unit.

• Serve as the primary administrative contact for the unit by managing incoming communications, prioritizing requests, directing inquiries, and ensuring accurate and timely information flow to appropriate staff.
• Coordinate and maintain scheduling requirements for multi-disciplinary learners
• Manage confidential patient records by entering, updating, and verifying demographic and medical information while ensuring accuracy, privacy, and compliance with applicable policies and standards.
• Support the effective operation of the unit by coordinating administrative workflows, maintaining equipment readiness, and assisting team members in entering data into EMR or other databases
• Process and transcribe medical orders for medication, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and treatment
• Graduation from a recognized Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent, related experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Preference for candidates with previous work experience in areas of mental health and substance use
• Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course (ACTOC) from British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU), or willing to obtain.

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Vanderhoof “where the heart is beckoning”is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visitinghttp://www.vanderhoof.ca/ .

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range:The target hiring range for this positionis $28.4238 to $36.8096 per hour.Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Deadline to Apply:September 24, 2026Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [e-mail] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.