LABORATORY CLERK

Northern Health; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Extended health and dental

Municipal pension plan

Employee referral program

Job summary

Northern Health in Fort St. John, BC is seeking an experienced Laboratory Clerk to support the Laboratory department on-site.

You will perform data entry, receive, sort and verify specimens against requisitions, accession specimens, and handle clerical duties such as answering phones and filing. The ideal candidate has Grade 12, medical terminology, and two years of related experience, with strong communication and typing skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, medical terminology, and two (2) years’ recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and accession specimens.
• Receive, sort and verify specimens against requisitions/physicians' orders.
• Provide clerical and receptionist duties including answering the telephone and filing.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Equipment operation

Time management

Typing speed

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology

2 years related experience

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!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• 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.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

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