Administrative Services Assistant

at  Interior Health Authority

Vernon Health Care in Vernon has an exciting opportunity for Permanent Full-time Administrative Services Assistant to join their team in Vernon, B.C. This position works Monday to Friday, days 08:00 to 16:30.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12,
• Certificate from a recognized office administration certificate program, plus
• One year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to type at 40 wpm
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Knowledge of nursing equipment
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and procedures
• Business writing skills

• Data entry including gathering, organizing, collecting, collating and verifying information, typing correspondence
• Preparing presentations, arranging meetings, transcribing minutes, booking travel, and record management
• Scheduling and confirming client appointments as well as receiving, recording and checking balances of cash transactions
• Maintaining and cleaning medical/surgical supplies, equipment and HCIS resource materia