Job Summary

Come work as an Administrative Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the Secondary Eating Disorder Program team at Goldorp Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As an Administrative Assistant with VCH, you will:

• Provide support to clients with concurrent disorders.
• Act as a receptionist, receive incoming/outgoing material, provide transcription services, compile designated material for distribution, maintain timekeeping records, provide word processing of a variety of documents, maintain stationary levels and ensures equipment maintenance.
• Set up filing systems, takes, transcribe and distribute minutes, coordinate coverage for absences, maintain/balance petty cash account and perform a variety of clerical duties.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, Medical Office Assistant certificate, plus one (1) years’ recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in relevant software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to keyboard 50 w.p.m.
• Ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic with clients and the public.
• Ability to work with clients living with mental illness and/or addiction.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to perform relevant calculations.
• Ability to compile information.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.