Island Health·Comox, British Columbia
Support Primary Health Care Clinic interdisciplinary team. Act as communication link between clients, doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community services. Prioritize and relay information to meet patient needs. Provide clerical support including word/data processing, typing reports, and handling inquiries
Close Date Location St. Joseph's Campus (SJC) - Comox, BC V9M 1P2 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $26.42 - $28.25 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Apr. 22 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Administrative Clerk supports the Primary Health Care Clinic interdisciplinary team and acts as a communication link between clients, doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community services, e.g., Pharmacies and Laboratories. The Administrative Clerk is responsible for prioritizing and relaying information in order to meet the needs of those who rely on a Primary Health Care Clinic for the provision of health services. In addition, the Administrative Clerk provides clerical support duties, which include word/data processing, typing medical and legal reports and documents, referrals to specialists, data base retrieval, answering general inquiries related to programs and policies, and other support services according to regional standards.
Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate. Medical Terminology. One year office experience in a health-related field. Experience with patient scheduling and database systems
Market context
Administrative clerk roles in British Columbia are often tied to ongoing patient flow, scheduling, and records support in clinics and other health settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a mix of office administration training, medical terminology, patient scheduling experience, and comfort with database systems. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your resume to highlight health-related office experience and scheduling accuracy.