Program Assistant - Mental Health & Substance Use (Medical Office Assistant

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada -

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Immediate02 Feb, 2025USD 24 Hourly03 Nov, 2024N/ANew Hires,Medical Terminology,Office Procedures,Cooperation,Medical Transcription,Writing,History,Harm Reduction,Training,Health,Operational RequirementsNoNo
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Description:

COME WORK AS A PROGRAM ASSISTANT WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH) IN MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Program Assistant with experience working in Mental Health settings and training in Medical Office Administration and/or Medical Transcription to join the Mental Health & Substance Use team working at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in Medical Transcription and/or Medical Office Administration Certificate.
  • One (1) year recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
  • Knowledge and experience in providing culturally competent support services specifically pertaining to aboriginal people.
  • Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented care.
  • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize.
  • Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour.
  • Business writing skills.
  • Knowledge of general office procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Physical ability to carry out 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.
    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.

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Diploma

Medical transcription and/or medical office administration certificate

Proficient

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Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada