Clerical Support Clerk - Various Opportunities

Come work as a Clerical Support Clerk at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring Clerical Support Clerks across the organization. Apply today and one of our Talent Acquisition Advisors will be in contact regarding clerical opportunities!

As a Clerical Support Clerk you will work as a member of a multidisciplinary community health team, perform a variety of reception and clerical support functions to support the programs within Community Health Centres/Programs within Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12.
• Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology and one (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge & Abilities
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve software related problems.
• Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour.
• Working knowledge of office procedures.
• Demonstrated skill in using a variety of office equipment and computer software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to anticipate potential problems/conflicts and take appropriate action.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with coworkers, clients and staff from other agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory work relationships with clients and staff.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to keyboard at 40 wpm.
• Ability to operate a multi-line switchboard/phone system.
• Business writing skills.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

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 the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Diversity, equity, 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.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.