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Office Assistant, MHSU
@ Island Health
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Office Assistant for its Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) services to provide clerical and receptionist support to clinical staff. The work includes typing and formatting documents, maintaining client records for admissions, discharges and transfers, greeting clients and booking appointments. Candidates need Grade 12, Microsoft Office skills and one year of recent clerical experience.
Responsibilities:
- Type and format a variety of documents
- Maintain client records for admission, discharge and transfers
- Provide site-specific receptionist services
- Answer general inquiries and greet clients
- Book client appointments
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 plus Microsoft Office courses and one year recent clerical experience
- Typing speed of 55 words per minute
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues (preferred)
- Tactful and courteous with the public
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In 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 Experience
Grade 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 preferred 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.
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