Secretary - Genetics - Laboratory

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Secretary for the Genetics - Laboratory team at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role involves secretarial support, patient referrals intake, appointment scheduling, and managing records for the Genetics Clinic and Cytogenetics lab.

The position requires Grade 12 and related experience, with strong typing, medical terminology knowledge, and solid organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Receive new patient referrals and set up patient records.
• Book and schedule counselling appointments and related diagnostic tests.
• Set up and maintain computer-based patient files for Genetics Clinic and Cytogenetics lab.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Secretary - Genetics - Laboratory - (235856)

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

VGH Genetics Admin

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.74 - $28.74

Paid FTE

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Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

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Planned Start Date

Sep. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, performs a variety of secretarial and booking duties for the Genetics Counselling service such as receiving new patient referrals, setting up patient records, booking and scheduling counselling appointments and related diagnostic tests, setting up and maintaining related computer-based patient files for the Genetics Clinic and the Cytogenetics lab.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.