Lab Clerk

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a skilled Clerk for the Laboratory department. This role involves data entry, specimen handling, and clerical tasks. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and effective communication skills. Join a leading health provider in Prince George, BC, and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including vacation and pension plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks of vacation after one year of service

Moving expense support for eligible positions

Employee referral and training programs

Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Two years' recent related experience, or equivalent education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and clerical duties for the Laboratory department.
• Receive, sort, and verify specimens against requisitions.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Effective interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Typing speed of 45 w.p.m

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced, efficient, and self-directed Clerk to support the Laboratory department.

Reporting to the Chief Technologist 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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work

Days, Evenings, rotating shifts from 06:00 to 22:00, including:

• 06:00 to 14:00
• 07:00 to 15:00
• 07:30 to 15:30
• 08:00 to 16:00
• 10:00 to 18:00
• 14:00 to 22:00

About University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)

UHNBC is the largest acute care facility in Northern Health, serving as a hub for specialized health services and a teaching hospital. It offers undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program, and is a key clinical education site for various health sciences students. The hospital has undergone extensive renovations and expansions since 2001, including new emergency, ICU, maternal-child care, MRI, and cancer treatment facilities.

About Prince George

Prince George is the economic and cultural center of northern BC, with a population of approximately 82,300 residents and a service area of about 320,000. Known for its affordability, high standard of living, and natural beauty, it hosts the University of Northern British Columbia and offers a vibrant community life.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service
• Moving expense support for eligible positions
• Employee referral and training programs
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload:

• Registration number (if applicable)
• Educational and qualification documents such as diplomas, transcripts
• Cover letter and resume (recommended)

Qualifications

Grade 12, medical terminology, and two years' recent related experience, or equivalent education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Operation of related equipment
• Physical ability to perform duties
• Organizational skills
• Typing speed of 45 w.p.m

About Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, providing hospital and community health services to over 300,000 people across numerous communities, employing over 7,000 staff. It offers diverse career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care, public health, and more.