Posted 3 months ago
Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Administrative Support and Health Unit Aide for Vancouver Island. The role provides clerical and administrative support using computer applications, such as maintaining supply inventories, booking appointments and gathering client information, and it includes conducting vision and hearing screening for preschool and school-aged children in schools or clinics. Qualifications include Grade 12, a Medical Office Assistant or Office Administration certificate and one year of related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventories of supplies
- Book appointments and gather client information
- Schedule and conduct vision and hearing screening for children
- Provide clerical and administrative support using computer applications
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and Medical Office Assistant or Office Administration certificate
- One year of recent related experience
- Ability to complete vision and hearing screener training
- Keyboard speed of 60 wpm
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computers and databases
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Office Assistant, Office Administration |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,273 |
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 the manager or designate (and Audiologist for hearing screening duties), the Admin Support Health Unit Aide provides a variety of clerical and administrative support duties utilizing a variety of computerized applications. Supports the program by performing duties such as maintaining inventories of supplies, booking appointments, gathering of client information; schedules and conducts vision and/or hearing screening for Preschool/School aged children in a school or clinic setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12; Medical Office Assistant Certificate; Office Administration Certificate; and one (1) year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to complete in-house Vision/Hearing Screener training with Audiologist/Vision training.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, including young children, parents, Community partners, staff, teachers and other school staff.
- Working knowledge of computers and databases.
- Keyboard 60 wpm.
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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