Laboratory jobs in Canada

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Laboratory Director

Location: Vancouver

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday. 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitment of Olive Fertility Centre:

Reporting to the Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Administrative Assistant is pivotal to the organization – this role focuses on providing confidential administrative support for the lab and our patients. This role will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Andrology supervisor and other laboratory staff.

• Organize the shipping and receipt of embryos, eggs, and sperm.
• Track all shipments out to ensure safe arrival.
• Enter patients into EMR if not already present.
• Ensure all shipping consents are signed and witnesses/notarized.
• Ensure all infectious disease results have been received – follow up with patients and/or clinic for any missing results.
• Confirm paperwork with embryologists and doctor before approving shipment.
• Notify lab team of incoming shipments so lab staff are available for unpacking and tracking.
• Chart prep and review for Andrology & Embryology patients.
• Attend and participate in all Laboratory Department meetings.
• Catalogue all Embryology & Andrology records both digitally and physically.
• Review consent forms with patients and follow up on missing consent forms and other documentation.
• Reviewing laboratory consent forms and sending consent forms to patients.
• Arrange all discard consent signing for patients with appropriate staff.
• Assist with packing and shipping of biological substances.
• Record keeping for all Andrology and Embryology specimens & reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Grade 12 graduation, completion of the Medical Office Assistant certification program plus two (2) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Independent and confident with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt.
• Ability to discuss intimate medical topics in a professional, compassionate manner.
• Professional & friendly demeanour.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability creating effective tracking systems.
• Ability to quickly adapt to varying needs of organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with EMR, and able to type 60 WPM.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person