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 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.
Reporting to and under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, provides administrative support to the Program staff by performing a variety of general clerical duties such as calendar planning, drafting and typing a variety of documents and correspondence; creating and maintaining databases; inputting confidential health information; compiling statistical data; and performing receptionist duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience High school graduation plus a Certificate in Office Administration. Three years' of related office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Formal training and experience in Microsoft software applications, such as Microsoft Office, Project and Visio.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to type 60 wpm.
- Ability to apply knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, project management software and database software, and e-mail tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to foster and maintain excellent customer/client relations.
- Ability to act with tact, confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to organize workload and deal with many tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD57.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.
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 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.
Reporting to and under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, provides administrative support to the Program staff by performing a variety of general clerical duties such as calendar planning, drafting and typing a variety of documents and correspondence; creating and maintaining databases; inputting confidential health information; compiling statistical data; and performing receptionist duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience High school graduation plus a Certificate in Office Administration. Three years' of related office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Formal training and experience in Microsoft software applications, such as Microsoft Office, Project and Visio.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to type 60 wpm.
- Ability to apply knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, project management software and database software, and e-mail tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to foster and maintain excellent customer/client relations.
- Ability to act with tact, confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to organize workload and deal with many tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD57.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.