Clerk, Laboratory - (223358)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria, Nova Scotia seeks a Laboratory Clerk. The role involves performing data entry, sorting specimens, and providing clerical support. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, knowledge of medical terminology, and two years of related experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position emphasizes safety and quality in laboratory services. This opportunity is important for enhancing patient care and ensuring effective lab operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Grade 12) is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Two years of recent related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry functions and manage specimen verification.
• Provide clerical and receptionist duties such as telephone handling.
• Accession and sort specimens as per orders.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Organizational skills

Typing at 45 w.p.m.

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology

Two years related experience

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