Laboratory Clerk

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Interior Health's Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC, is seeking a Casual Laboratory Clerk to join the team. The role supports clerical and reception duties, with shifts across days and evenings and rotating days off.

You will handle data entry into LIS, process patient samples, manage inventories, and maintain records, with opportunities to grow from casual to permanent roles; candidates should have a typing test and Medical Terminology certificate.

Qualifications

• Typing test with 45+ NWPM completed within 48 months.
• Medical Terminology Certificate.
• Resume outlining two years of related experience or equivalent.
• Cover Letter stating availability for casual/on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments, data entry, filing, telephoning, faxing, and invoicing.
• Enter patient data and test entries into the LIS.
• Receive, process, and centrifuge patient samples per procedures.
• Prioritize workflow and package samples for send-out per regulations.
• Mail and distribute patient reports as required.
• Distribute, file, retrieve, and dispose of laboratory specimens and blocks.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and records (standing orders, temperatures, logs).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Receptionist duties

Education

Grade 12

Medical Terminology certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Kelowna General Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Laboratory Clerk to join their team in Kelowna, B.C.!

This position works days, evenings: 07:00 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 13:00 to 21:00, 16:00 to 00:00

Days off: Rotating

How will we help you grow?

Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career.

Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions.

Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What will you work on?

This position performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties such as:

• Scheduling appointments, performing computer entry, filing, telephoning, faxing, and invoicing;
• Receives and registers patients by obtaining necessary information for patient data and test entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) according to established procedures;
• Receives, processes, and prepares (centrifuges) patient samples in accordance with established procedures;
• Prioritizes workflow and prepares (packages) samples for send‑out in accordance with all transportation regulations and procedures;
• Mails and distributes patient reports as required;
• Distributes, files, retrieves, and disposes of laboratory specimens, slides, and blocks;
• Maintains laboratory inventory and supplies;
• Maintains a variety of records such as standing orders and requisitions, temperature records, cleaning and disinfection logs, inventory logs;
• Performs other related duties as required.

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
• A Medical Terminology Certificate
• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!

Qualfications

Education, Training & Experience:

• Grade 12, Plus
• Two year’s recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Completion of an administered 5 minute typing certificate of 45wpm in the last 48 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted)
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course.