Program Assistant, Mental Health & Substance Use

Notice now accepting late internal applications

• Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.
• Description
• JOB
• SUMMARY:Within the context of a client service culture and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide administrative/clerical support. Receives verbal/written referrals for new patients/clients, answers telephones and greets clients, coordinates patient appointments and responds to general inquiries. Arranges meetings and attends departmental meetings to record notes or take minutes. Sets up and maintains filing systems, maintains timekeeping records and completes on-line purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies. Types/transcribes a variety of healthcare documentation, medical dictation/consultations, correspondence, reports and presentations utilizing intermediate word processing and spreadsheet software.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 12, supplemented with courses in medical transcription and two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to type 50 wpm.Ability to deal with others effectivelyAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.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. Details 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.