Administrative Services Assistant | Mental Health Substance Use

Position Summary
Cranbrook Mental Health Substance Use Unit has an exciting opportunity for a casual Administrative Assistant to join their team. Possible shift times are Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 16:30. This position will support the operation of Mental Health and Substance Use Services.

How will we help you grow?
Interior Health offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

What Will You Work On?
In this role you will perform a variety of reception, administrative and Health Unite Aide support duties including:

1. Data entry including gathering, organizing, collecting, collating and verifying information, typing correspondence.
2. Preparing presentations, arranging meetings, transcribing minutes, booking travel, and record management.
3. Scheduling and confirming client appointments as well as receiving, recording and checking balances of cash transactions.
4. Maintaining and cleaning medical/surgical supplies, equipment and HCIS resource material.
5. Cleaning, setting up and dismantling rooms, cleaning/sanitizing toys and equipment.
6. Weighing and measuring babies, calibrating equipment, vision screenings.

What should your application include?

1. A current supervised 5 minute Typing Test 40 wpm or greater completed within past 24 months from a recognized institution.
2. An office administration certificate.
3. A current valid BC Driver’s License.
4. Your Resume.
5. A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position.

If you are an experienced Administrative Assistant and want to be challenged in your role while working with a solid and experienced team in a wonderful working environment, Apply Today!

Qualifications
Education, Training & Experience

1. Grade 12, a certificate from a recognized office administration certificate program, plus one year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
2. Current valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
2. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
3. Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
4. Ability to operate related equipment.
5. Ability to organize and prioritize.
6. Ability to type at 40 wpm.
7. Knowledge of general office procedures.
8. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
9. Knowledge of nursing equipment.
10. Knowledge of sterilization techniques and procedures.
11. Business writing skills.