Laboratory Clerk, Specimen Receipt and Dispatch
2 weeks ago
**Laboratory Clerk, Specimen Receipt and Dispatch**
Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services
Vancouver, BC
**What you’ll do**
- Perform clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, performing computer entry, filing, telephoning, faxing, and invoicing.
- Receive and register patients by obtaining necessary information for patient data and test entry into the Laboratory Information System according to established procedures. Explain sample collection procedures to and answers related questions of patients.
- Receive, process, and prepare (centrifuges) patient samples in accordance with established procedures.
- Prioritize workflow and prepares (packages) samples for send-out in accordance with all transportation regulations and procedures.
- Distribute, file, retrieve, and dispose of laboratory specimens, slides, and blocks.
- Mail and distribute patient reports as required.
- Maintain (counts, stocks and alerts appropriate leader when volume is low) laboratory inventory and supplies.
- Maintain a variety of records such as standing orders and requisitions, temperature records, cleaning and disinfection logs, inventory logs.
- Clean/disinfect/wipe work area(s) as per established procedure
- Assist with the orientation of new department staff as directed.
- Participate in departmental continuous quality improvement activities and utilizing knowledge of laboratory workflow provide input to problem solve and improve service and processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
**What you bring**
**Qualifications**:
- Grade 12, medical terminology, and two (2) years' recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
You will also have
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Able 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
- 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).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
**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**:Regular, Full-Time opportunities
**Wage**:$27.01/hour.
**Location**:655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
**Applications will be accepted until position is filled.**
**Hours of Work**:Rotating, 0700-1500/0800-1600/0900-1700/1000-1800/1500-2300
**Requisition # **162355E, 162357E
**As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.**
**What we do**
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: j
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