Program Support Assistant - Speech, Audiology & Vision

Come work as a Program Support Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Program Support Assistant. Apply today to join our team!

As a Program Support Assistant with VCH you will:

• Perform a variety of administrative support functions such as inputting client information into computerized client information systems, word processing, composing and signing correspondence, and typing reports and documents.
• Answer general inquiries related to either Speech, Audiology, Vision and Early Vision programs and policies, booking appointments and meetings.

WHO WE ARE:

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents living in Vancouver, Vancouver's North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Sunshine Coast, and the Central Coast (Bella Bella and Bella Coola.) 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. At our core, we are a people-focused organization where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, and opportunity exists for all those who see themselves in the transformation of health care as we know it.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, graduation from an Office Administration program supplemented by two (2) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software. (Word, Excel, graphic applications)
• Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others.
• Ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic with clients and the public.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to compile information.
• Ability to perform relevant calculations.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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.

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

***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. 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.