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Program Assistant (Office Admin) - OSI Clinic Vancouver

@ Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia

$29.72/hr2+ years experience
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Overview

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring a Program Assistant for its Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Vancouver, providing administrative and clerical support to an interdisciplinary mental health team. The work covers answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, transcribing healthcare documents, and maintaining records. The posting pays $29.72 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay:

$29.72 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Greet clients and answer telephones
  • Coordinate patient appointments and respond to inquiries
  • Type and transcribe healthcare documentation and correspondence
  • Set up and maintain filing systems and timekeeping records
  • Take minutes at departmental meetings

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 plus medical transcription courses
  • Two years of recent related experience
  • Ability to type 50 wpm
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to organize work

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · icims

Employer posting date
2024-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience2+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Hospital or clinic
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationHigh school (required)
Fields of studyMedical transcription
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training

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Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.72/Hr. - CAD $29.72/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Program Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Mental Health and Substance Use at the Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team.

Within the context of a client service culture and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide administrative/clerical support. Receives verbal/written referrals for new patients/clients, answers telephones and greets clients, coordinates patient appointments and responds to general inquiries. Arranges meetings and attends departmental meetings to record notes or take minutes. Sets up and maintains filing systems, maintains timekeeping records and completes on-line purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies. Types/transcribes a variety of healthcare documentation, medical dictation/consultations, correspondence, reports and presentations utilizing intermediate word processing and spreadsheet software.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Grade 12, supplemented with courses in medical transcription and two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to type 50 wpm.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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