LABORATORY CLERK

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 1 year

Extended health

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Relocation support

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Laboratory Clerk for the Fort St. John facility. You will support the Laboratory department through data entry, specimen accessioning, and clerical duties under supervision.

The role involves handling specimens, verifying orders, and performing receptionist tasks such as answering calls and filing, contributing to efficient laboratory operations in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience or equivalent
• Proficient communication in writing and speaking
• Ability to operate related equipment and manage physical duties
• Ability to organize work and maintain accuracy in data entry
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry for laboratory processes
• Receive, sort and verify specimens against requisitions and physicians' orders
• Accession specimens into the system
• Provide clerical and receptionist support (answering phones, filing)

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Organization

Typing 45 wpm

Education

Grade 12 and 2 years related experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Position Summary

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

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager 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.

Qualfications

• 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 other effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to type 45 w.p.m

Where you will be working:

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort St. John Hospital

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants