Clerk, Laboratory (220798)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a part-time Laboratory Clerk to perform data entry functions and assist with clerical duties in a laboratory setting. The successful candidate will have Grade 12 level education with medical terminology and two years of related experience. Key skills include effective communication and typing proficiency of 45 words per minute.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 medical terminology and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute required.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry functions and verify specimens against requisitions.
• Sort and accession specimens for the department.
• Provide clerical duties such as answering the telephone.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Work organization

Typing proficiency (45 w.p.m.)

Education

Grade 12 with medical terminology

Two years related experience

Job description

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.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to type at 45 w.p.m.

Employment Type

Part-Time

Vacancy

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