Clerical Support Clerk

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Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a temporary on-site Clerical Support Clerk to join a community health team, delivering reception and clerical support across Community Health Centres. The role requires Grade 12, an Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology, and one year of related experience, plus strong customer service, multi-line switchboard operation, typing at 5,000 keystrokes per hour, business writing, basic accounting, and the ability to work under pressure, organize priorities, troubleshoot software, and work independently or as part of a team. Highlight experience with diverse populations and equity values, and note schedule flexibility. Apply via the Internal Career Portal before the Closing Date; include metrics and align with VCH values.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works as a member of a multidisciplinary community health team, performs a variety of reception and clerical support functions to support the programs within Community Health Centres/Programs within Vancouver Coastal Health.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 12. Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology and one year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge & AbilitiesExceptional customer service and communication skills.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 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.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.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.