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Administrative Support Worker

@ Island Health

Victoria, British Columbia

Per diem1+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Administrative Support Worker for reception, cashier and clerical duties using computerized applications. The role requires a secretarial or office administration certificate, medical terminology and one year of recent related experience, and keyboarding at 50 wpm.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide reception and cashier services
  • Perform clerical and administrative support duties
  • Use computerized applications for records and office tasks
  • Contribute to patient and staff safety and quality improvement

Requirements summary:

  • Secretarial or office administration certificate
  • Medical terminology
  • One year of recent related experience or equivalent
  • Keyboarding at 50 wpm
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to organize work and deal effectively with others

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-21

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studySecretarial, Office Administration, Medical Terminology

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Island Health

FieldValue
Company size10001+
Open jobs on Jobsy1,260
Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

Utilizing a variety of computerized applications, the Administrative Support Worker provides reception, cashier and a variety of clerical and administrative support duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology, and One (1) year's recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

  • Keyboard at 50 wpm.
  • Operate related equipment.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Deal with others effectively.
  • Organize work.
  • Physically carry out the duties of the position.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4428.pdf

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