About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & 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.
Reporting to the Executive Director or designate, the Administrative Assistant II is responsible for carrying out complex secretarial duties and associated administrative tasks for the head of multiple departments.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation plus additional related course work in office or business administration and at least five (5) years' related senior administrative experience in a large complex organization, preferably in the healthcare field. Proven ability to work with a variety of disciplines to maintain and foster good working relationships.
Skills And Abilities
- Strong computer skills and extensive knowledge of applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, in dealing with a variety of work situations including physicians, hospital staff, board members, government representatives, community agency personnel and the general public.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong sense of teamwork.
- Aptitude to be proactive requiring minimum direction.
- Strong problem solving skills to anticipate and resolve issues before they escalate.
- Capable of decision making/problem solving within predetermined guidelines.
- Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Work under pressure with short turnaround times; flexibility to ensure deadlines are accommodated.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4803.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
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About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & 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.
Reporting to the Executive Director or designate, the Administrative Assistant II is responsible for carrying out complex secretarial duties and associated administrative tasks for the head of multiple departments.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation plus additional related course work in office or business administration and at least five (5) years' related senior administrative experience in a large complex organization, preferably in the healthcare field. Proven ability to work with a variety of disciplines to maintain and foster good working relationships.
Skills And Abilities
- Strong computer skills and extensive knowledge of applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, in dealing with a variety of work situations including physicians, hospital staff, board members, government representatives, community agency personnel and the general public.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong sense of teamwork.
- Aptitude to be proactive requiring minimum direction.
- Strong problem solving skills to anticipate and resolve issues before they escalate.
- Capable of decision making/problem solving within predetermined guidelines.
- Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Work under pressure with short turnaround times; flexibility to ensure deadlines are accommodated.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4803.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.