Office Assistant, MHSU

Island Health

  • Port Alberni, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Close DateFeb. 14 2024LocationPort Alberni MH & Addiction Services - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Z2 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0830-1630Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$24.04 - $25.61Paid FTENAWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSNAPlanned Start DateMar. 4 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of 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 the Coordinator, Administrative Services; Manager or designate the Office Assistant provides clerical support services to the clinical staff and service. Types and formats a variety of documents and maintains client records relating to admission, discharge and transfers. Provides site-specific receptionist services including answering general inquiries, greeting clients and booking appointments.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 12 graduation, plus additional courses in Microsoft Office, plus one year of recent related clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to type 55 words per minute.
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Application (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and Access)
  • Ability to operate related office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Ability to work as a member of a client-focused team.
  • Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous manner.
  • Ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsAdditional ClausesVaccination 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 CACommunity SubsectorAffiliation/UnionBCGEU

Island Health