Island Health Looking for Clerk, Laboratory at Courtenay, BC Full Time

Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and 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.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Assistant or designate, the Laboratory Clerk performs data entry functions, receives, sorts and verifies specimens against requisition/physicians’ orders; provides clerical and receptionist duties such as answering the telephone and filing for the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology and two (2) years’ recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal with others effectively.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to organize work.

Ability to type at 45 w.p.m.

Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1276.pdf