Laboratory Clerk

Interior Health; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Relief full-time Laboratory Clerk at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, BC. This exciting opportunity offers competitive benefits like an Employee & Family Assistance Program, training, extended health coverage, and plans for career advancement. Applicants should have relevant experience, a Grade 12 education, and a Medical Terminology Certificate.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 2 years recent related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Typing certificate completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted).
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments, performing computer entry, filing, telephoning, and invoicing.
• Receiving and registering patients; processing patient samples according to procedures.
• Maintaining laboratory inventory and various records.

Skills

Typing

Clerical duties

Patient registration

Education

Grade 12

Medical Terminology Certificate

5-minute typing test (45wpm)

Job description

Position Summary
Cariboo Memorial Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Relief full-time Laboratory Clerk to join their team in Williams Lake, BC! This position works rotating days 08:30 to 16:30.

This position is anticipated to end September 2025 or upon return of incumbent.

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).

If you are an experienced Laboratory Clerk and want to be challenged in your role, 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!

Qualfications
Education, Training and 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.