132728 - Program Assistant, Assisted Dying Program

Program Assistant, Assisted Dying Program Job ID 2024-132728 City Vancouver Work Location 520 West 6th Department Assisted Dying Program Work Area Doctor's Residence Home Worksite 12 - Vancouver Community Additional Sites Doctor's Residence Labour Agreement Community Subsector Union 312 - Community CUPE (37.5 Hr) Position Type Baseline Job Status Regular Full-Time FTE 1.00 Standard Hours / Week 37.50 Job Category Administrative Professionals Salary Grade 5 Min Hourly CAD $24.76/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $26.38/Hr. Shift Times 0800-1600 Days Off Saturday, Stats, Sunday Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $24.76/Hr. - CAD $26.38/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Program Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Mental Health and Substance Use Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Program Assistant to join the Assisted Dying Program team in Vancouver, B.C. Apply today to join our team As a Program Assistant in the Assistant Dying Program with VCH, you will: Administratively support the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program. Support timely and accurate filing of Ministry of Health-related documents for MAiD, verifies and processes referrals, receives phone calls, takes messages, greets and directs clients. Schedule client appointments and meetings and manages assessor and provider availability calendars. Perform data entry functions using relevant computerized systems such as PARIS, collates/generates statistical information, assembles files and charts, maintains program supplies. Provide transcription services and word processes a variety of documents such as wait lists, discharge summaries, care plans, minutes of meetings and routine correspondence. Qualifications Education & Experience Grade 12. Medical Office Assistant Certificate. Two (2) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of the training and experience. Knowledge & Abilities Working knowledge of office procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to operate a multi-line switchboard/phone system. Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour. Business writing skills. Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to anticipate potential problems/conflicts and ability to take corrective action. Ability to organize and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory work relationships with clients and team members. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with coworkers, clients and staff from other agencies. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment. Basic computer literacy to operate a computer client care information system (PARIS), word processing, spreadsheet and internet/email software. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. 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. 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 Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. Options Apply Now Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS www.icims.com

Location: Greater Vancouver, CA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024