Embryology Assistant (Laboratory Assistant)

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector seeks an Embryology Assistant for their Vancouver clinic. This full-time permanent position involves supporting the embryology laboratory by performing key administrative tasks and maintaining quality controls. Candidates with a Medical Office Assistant credential and prior experience in a medical setting will excel in this role, which offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Medical Office Assistant certificate or equivalent required.
• 3 years of medical office experience required.
• Experience in embryology or laboratory administration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily quality control and report deviations.
• Maintain patient charts and progress notes.
• Handle sample labelling, data entry, and embryo checks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Professional demeanor

Compassionate communication

Adaptability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Telephone skills

Fluency in English

Education

Medical Office Assistant certificate or diploma

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Job description

Embryology Assistant

Department: Embryology

Reports To: Lab Director

Location: Vancouver Clinic

Work Schedule: 4-day on, 4-day off rotating schedule; 37.5 hours per week.

Overview:

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitment of Olive Fertility Centre:

This is a position for an Embryology Assistant to perform support and administrative duties at the embryology laboratory at Olive Fertility Centre.

Key Areas of Involvement Include:

• Daily Quality Control: perform morning QC in the lab at 7:30am, and report any deviations for corrective action.
• Patient Chart review and chart preparation.
• Maintenance of progress notes.
• Sample labelling and identification.
• Dish & embryo identification.
• Media preparation and QC.
• Data entry.
• Selection of embryos to thaw.
• Fert check and embryo grading support.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Medical Office Assistant certificate or diploma, or equivalent.
• Previous medical office experience or laboratory administration experience.
• Previous embryology assistant experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in an environment subject to changing deadlines, stress, and focus in a busy environment.
• Ability to discuss intimate medical topics in a professional, compassionate manner.
• Professional, friendly demeanour.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Ability to quickly adapt to varying needs of organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Calm, pleasant demeanour with strong telephone skills: pleasant tone and receptive voice.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Medical office: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person