Clerk, Laboratory

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Clerk to enhance patient care through efficient laboratory services. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for data entry, verifying specimens, and performing clerical duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a typing speed of 45 words per minute. Join a team that prioritizes patient and staff safety while contributing to continuous improvement in quality and safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to start their career in the health sector.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with medical terminology knowledge.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and verify specimens against requisitions.
• Handle clerical duties such as answering phones and filing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Typing speed (45 w.p.m.)

Ability to operate related equipment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety are priorities shared by everyone; thus, continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

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

Reporting to the Medical Laboratory Assistant Supervisor or designate, the Laboratory Clerk performs data entry, receives, sorts, and verifies specimens against requisitions/physicians' orders, accession specimens, and handles clerical and receptionist duties such as answering phones and filing.

Qualifications:

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

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Organizational skills.
• Typing speed of 45 w.p.m.

For the full job description, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD5108.pdf

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care