Clerk/Receptionist

• Perform a variety of communication and reception functions by telephone or in person to staff, residents and the public by performing duties such as answering the main Centre phone line, referring callers as appropriate, locating personnel through the use of pagers, or public address system, responding to emergencies, receiving visitors, responding to general enquiries and receiving resident items such as flowers for delivery.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as maintaining levels of ward medical supplies, updating staff/resident/client directories, sorting mail, photocopying, typing correspondence, documents and reports as required, and providing support to the Occupational Health & Safety Committee by taking minutes or notes at meetings.

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

• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm
• 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.

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
• 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