Laboratory Clerk

White Spot; Prince George; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Laboratory Clerk to support its laboratory department in Prince George. The role involves data entry, specimen verification, and clerical duties. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and at least two years of related experience. This position offers competitive benefits, including extended health/dental, vacation, and employer-paid training.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and verify specimens against requisitions.
• Handle clerical and receptionist duties.
• Sort and verify specimens.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to operate related equipment

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: Days, Evenings - 07:00 to 15:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 06:00 to 14:00, 14:00 to 22:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 07:30 to 15:30, Rotating

About University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC): UHNBC is the largest Acute Care facility in the Northern Health region and a hub for specialized health services. It is also a teaching hospital, providing undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, hosting residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program, and serving as a clinical education site for nursing and health sciences students from UNBC, BCIT, and others. Since 2001, UHNBC has invested nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations, and new equipment, including a new emergency room, ICU, maternal-child care centre, MRI unit, and more. It also houses a cancer centre offering a wide range of treatments including radiation therapy.

About Prince George: Prince George is the economic, educational, health, and cultural centre of northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. It is BC's 4th largest city, with approximately 82,300 residents, and is home to the University of Northern British Columbia. The city offers a high standard of living, affordable housing, short commutes, and a vibrant community.

What Northern Health Offers:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
• Financial support for moving expenses 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 registration number if part of a regulated profession.
• Provide supporting documents for education/qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas, transcripts.
• It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

International Applicants: Please review the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications:

Grade 12, medical terminology, and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Organizational skills.
• Typing speed of 45 w.p.m.

About Northern Health: Covering nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people across numerous communities, employing over 7,000 staff, and providing a wide range of health services including hospitals, long-term care, and public health.