Administrative Services Assistant - #380804

Vernon Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Full-time Administrative Services Assistant to join their team! This position works Monday to Friday, days 08:00 to 16:30.

What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

What Will You Work On?
In this role you will perform a variety of reception, administrative and Health Unite Aide support duties including:
• Data entry including gathering, organizing, collecting, collating and verifying information, typing correspondence
• Preparing presentations, arranging meetings, transcribing minutes, booking travel, and record management
• Scheduling and confirming client appointments as well as receiving, recording and checking balances of cash transactions
• Maintaining and cleaning medical/surgical supplies, equipment and HCIS resource material
Cleaning, setting up and dismantling rooms, cleaning/sanitizing toys and equipment
• Weighing and measuring babies, calibrating equipment, vision screenings

What should your application include?
-A current Typing Test 40 wpm or greater completed within past 24 months from a recognized institution;
-An Office Administration Certificate;
-A current valid BC Driver’s License;
-Your Resume;
-A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position.

If you are an experienced Administrative Services Assistant and want to be challenged in your role while working with a solid and experienced team in a wonderful working environment, Apply Today!

Education, Training & Experience
• Grade 12,
• Certificate from a recognized office administration certificate program, plus
• One year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to type at 40 wpm
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Knowledge of nursing equipment
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and procedures
• Business writing skills

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to ***************@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.