Health Unit Support Clerk

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $25.54 / Hr. - CAD $27.22 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Health Unit Support Clerk with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Health Unit Support Clerk to join the Support Services-Admin team at North Shore Community Health in North Vancouver, BC and supporting West Vancouver Centres.

Apply today to join our team!

As a Health Unit Support Clerk with VCH you will :

• Support the community health programs / centres / clinics by :
• maintaining inventories of various medical / surgical, biological supplies and harm reduction resources,
• setting up and dismantling clinic areas,
• cleaning and disinfecting equipment,
• and assembling and preparing education packages for clients.
• Perform a variety of administrative support functions such as word processing, data entry, filing, typing reports and documents from notes for all programs.
• Perform switchboard & reception duties and answers general inquiries relating to Community Health programs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent, and Office Administration Certificate and one (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel requires use of personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of health care facilities / clinics practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate related equipment and computer software programs.
• Ability to keyboard 5,000 strokes per hour.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and team members.
• Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.