Genetics Lab Secretary & Scheduling Specialist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Secretary for the Genetics - Laboratory team at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role involves secretarial support, patient referrals intake, appointment scheduling, and managing records for the Genetics Clinic and Cytogenetics lab.

The position requires Grade 12 and related experience, with strong typing, medical terminology knowledge, and solid organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Receive new patient referrals and set up patient records.
• Book and schedule counselling appointments and related diagnostic tests.
• Set up and maintain computer-based patient files for Genetics Clinic and Cytogenetics lab.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Secretary for the Genetics - Laboratory team at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role involves secretarial support, patient referrals intake, appointment scheduling, and managing records for the Genetics Clinic and Cytogenetics lab.

The position requires Grade 12 and related experience, with strong typing, medical terminology knowledge, and solid organizational and communication skills.