Laboratory Clerk

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is looking for a Permanent full-time Laboratory Clerk in Nelson. You will handle clerical duties, manage patient data, and work with laboratory samples. Applicants need a typing certificate and a Medical Terminology Certificate. Come join one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Apply today.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Recent related experience of at least 2 years in a laboratory setting.
• Completion of a typing certificate in the last 48 months from an approved institution.
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical and receptionist duties.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and perform computer entry.
• Register patients and manage laboratory samples.
• Maintain inventory and laboratory records.

Skills

Typing (45+ NWPM)

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Education

Grade 12

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent full-time Laboratory Clerk to join their team in Nelson, B.C.

This position works rotating days, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00.

What we offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

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 Canada’s Top 100 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!

Qualifications

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