Clerical Support Clerk - Integrated Care Team/DTES (Administrative)
About The Position
Come work as a Clerical Support Clerk with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Groundspring Central Administration team! Apply now to join the team! Works across multiple sites/clinics/services carrying out a variety of customer service, transcription, client bookings (referrals, screening, registration), reception and clerical support functions to support Integrated Care Teams and/or Community Care Services. Works in collaboration with the Integrated Care Teams, Community Care Services and the Fee for Service GP Partnerships and the framework of the concept of the client and family care model and the DTES 2nd generation strategy as well as the established vision and values of the organization.
Requirements
- Grade 12.
- Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology and one (1) year recent related experience working with individuals with primary care, mental health or substance use health concerns or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources in the DTES.
- 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.
- Knowledge of appropriate Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
- Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
- Working knowledge of office procedures.
- Ability to operate a multi-line switchboard/phone system.
- Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour.
- Business writing skills.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to anticipate potential problems/conflicts and take appropriate action.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory work relationships with clients and staff.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with coworkers, clients and staff from other agencies.
- Demonstrated skill in using a variety of EMR systems, office equipment and computer software programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve software related problems.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Responsibilities
- Customer service
- Transcription
- Client bookings (referrals, screening, registration)
- Reception
- Clerical support functions to support Integrated Care Teams and/or Community Care Services
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- 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
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH stafF
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
