Assistant/clerk, Laboratory Services

3 months ago

Surrey, Canada PHSA Full time

**Assistant/Clerk, Laboratory Services**

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Surrey, BC

**What you’ll do**

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- Prepare specimens for testing in accordance with established procedures by performing duties such as centrifugation, aliquoting and loading samples.
- Receive incoming specimens, requisitions, and checks for accuracy and completeness of information such as personal health number, name, date of birth and related test(s) required. Contact physicians or labs for missing information and make necessary corrections.
- Process test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems, issues new patient identification number where required, obtains or clarifies missing information, correct errors in patient demographic data and enters corrections into computer systems. Enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Respond to requests for test results, faxes same, as required.
- Receive telephone/fax requests for information and directs requests according to established procedures.
- File and organize records, such as requisitions, statistical information
- Identify and communicate operational issues and computer/equipment-related problems to supervisor.
- Store and retrieve specimens under appropriate conditions, documents and ships samples to other laboratories and discard samples according to established procedures.
- Prepare, record, and send specimens and appropriate request forms to outside/referral laboratories and hospitals according to Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and other regulatory requirements.

**What you bring**

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

Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to keyboard at 25 wpm.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

**What we bring**

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type**:Temporary, Part-Time (FTE 0.72)
**Wage**:$27.82/hour
**Location**:13750 96th Avenue, Surrey BC, V3V 1Z2
**Hours of Work**:Rotating, various start times
**Requisition # 170873**

**What we do**

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Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.

PLMS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

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