Clinical Assistant

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $26.09/Hr. - CAD $27.75/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Clinical Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Assistant to join the Chronic Disease Services team in West Vancouver, BC and other North Shore work sites as operationally required. Apply today to join our teamAs a Clinical Assistant you will report to the Manager or delegate providing extensive clinical and clerical medical office duties to support the smooth function of the Primary Health Care Clinic/Program. Qualifications Education & ExperienceGrade 12, graduation from a Medical Office Assistant program, one (1) year of recent, related clinical medical office support experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge & AbilitiesWorking knowledge of clinical policies, procedures and objectives.Working knowledge of community resources and agencies.Working knowledge of office procedures.Business writing skills.Knowledge of medical terminology.Ability to perform basic medical tests and accurately assess and record results in medical files.Ability to respond independently and effectively to emergent situation and effectively present health information to individuals.Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour.Exceptional customer service and communication skills.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.Ability to prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.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. Closing Statement 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.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. 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 staffAt 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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.