Clinical & Medical Health Office Assistant

Job title: Clinical & Medical Health Office Assistant

Job description: Close Date

Nov. 27 2023

Location

Gorge Road Hospital – Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:30-15:30

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.11 – $28.74

Paid FTE

.74

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

52.50

Planned Start Date

Dec. 2 2023

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 (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As a member of the Primary Health Care team and as directed by a medical or clinical professional, the Health Centre Assistant performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties related to the operation of the clinic, including organizing and prioritizing client care needs; participating in wellness promotion and Chronic Disease Management; maintaining health records and qualitative and quantitative analysis; client registrations; and arranging client procedure, treatment and specialist appointment bookings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduate of recognized Resident Care Attendant Certificate and Medical Office Administration Certificate programs. One year recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to type at 60 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and computer software tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Community Subsector

Affiliation/Union

HEU

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