Laboratory Clerk

Northern Health; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Laboratory Clerk to support the Laboratory department. Responsibilities include data entry, specimen handling, and clerical duties. The ideal candidate requires Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and two years of relevant experience. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks' vacation after one year of service

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and handle clerical duties.
• Receive, sort, and verify specimens against requisitions.
• Accession specimens and answer phones.

Skills

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

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced, efficient, and self-directed Laboratory 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:

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 12:00

About Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay

Part of a community-run health care project, the hospital opened in 2016, serving a population of 3,000 with modern facilities for public, mental health, and community care services, including:

• 8 Acute Care beds
• 1 Labour, Delivery, and Recovery suite
• Designated spaces for Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, and Pharmacy
• 8 Long-term Care beds

About Daajing Giids

An archipelago of about 250 islands off BC's northwest coast, known as the Galapagos of British Columbia, rich in natural beauty, wildlife, and diverse cultures. The community features a hospital, school, and churches amid lush rainforests.

What Northern Health Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and pension plans
• Four weeks' vacation after one year of service
• Moving Expenses Incentive for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through federal and BC government for eligible professions

Application Requirements:

Upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if applicable)
• Educational and qualification documents (certificates, transcripts, etc.)
• Optional: Cover letter and resume

International applicants should review the application process on the Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications:

Grade 12, medical terminology, and two years of 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

Covering nearly 600,000 km², serving over 300,000 people across numerous communities, employing over 7,000 staff, and offering diverse career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care, and public health services.