Clerk, Laboratory

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 31,572 - 44,966; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Laboratory Clerk for the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics. The role emphasizes patient and staff safety and quality improvement within all duties.

The Laboratory Clerk will perform data entry, verify specimens against orders, accessions specimens, and handle clerical/reception tasks such as answering the telephone and filing for the department.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with medical terminology knowledge or training.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to type at 45 WPM and handle related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and verify specimens against requisitions.
• Accessions specimens and manage related clerical duties.
• Answer phones and file documents for the department.

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology training

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.78 - $27.78

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

Aug. 10 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

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), 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.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.

Reporting to the Medical Laboratory Assistant Supervisor or designate, the Laboratory Clerk performs data entry functions; receives, sorts and verifies specimens against requisition/physicians' orders; accessions specimens; provides clerical and receptionist duties such as answering the telephone and filing for the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology, and two (2) years' recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Need 45 WPM typing and Medical Terminology