Health assistant Jobs in Richmond, BC

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $24.77 / Hr. - CAD $32.52 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as an Administrative Assistant, People Health with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the People Health Team. Apply today to join our team!

As an Administrative Assistant on the People Health team, with Vancouver Coastal Health you will :

• Be primarily responsible for supporting the People Health Team.
• Be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and security of employee health information, acting as the initial contact for employees with respect to People Health related programs (., Medical Case Management, Baseline Health Assessments, Immunizations, Blood and Body fluid Exposure management and processing the requests and performing the necessary administrative duties associated with above.
• Refer urgent issues to the People Health Director, Managers and Advisors.
• Provide a variety of administrative support to the People Health Director, Manager, Coordinators and Advisors.
• Coordinate the flow of information, ensure accurate and timely delivery of administrative services, and keep team members apprised of issues and activities.
• Build and maintains relationships with other People Health team members and other stakeholders to ensure effective sharing of pertinent information, while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge & Abilities

This Role Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Closing Statement

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) :

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.

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 in 2024.