Secretary/Receptionist Jobs

Come work as a Secretary/Receptionist in Vancouver, BC with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Secretary/Receptionist to join the team at the Adanac Park Lodge long-term care facility in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Secretary/Receptionist you will

• Maintain current knowledge of related procedures and the use of office equipment in order to contribute to the smooth and effective functioning of the program.
• Act as a receptionist, greets and directs visitors and residents, answers telephone calls, provides information as appropriate and/or redirects as necessary.
• Assist clinical and administrative staff with ongoing initiatives, projects and the maintenance of various statistical information/reports, implementing approved processes when needed.
• Arrange meetings, distributes agenda packages, prepares and circulates minutes and conducts follows-up on actions as a result of the meetings as needed.
• Perform a variety of secretarial and other related clerical functions.
• Type a variety of technical and non-technical material from verbal instruction, handwritten draft and/or through revision of documents by effectively using electronic and manual systems applicable to the job, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), Visio, EPro and applicable resident information electronic systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 plus two year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to keyboard at 55 w.p.m.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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.

• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• 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.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.