Medical Laboratory Clerk

3 weeks ago

Powell River, Canada Provincial Health Services Authority Part time
General Hospital Labs

Powell River, BC

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position is responsible to perform a variety of clerical duties in support of Laboratory Services. Processes test requisitions and enters pertinent information into computer system. Explains requisition information to patients. Distributes specimen collection information and containers. Answers telephone: responds to general enquires, takes and relays messages or refers caller to appropriate person or area. Makes appointments. Opens, sorts and distributes mail. Prepares/types reports and maintains related records

What You’ll Do

  • Processes test requisitions by receiving written or verbal instructions from physicians and enters pertinent information into computer system such as age, weight and fasting according to the specific laboratory test required; explains requisition information to patients.
  • Distributes Laboratory Specimen Collection Containers including pertinent specimen collection information.
  • Answers telephone; responds to general enquires, takes and relays messages or refers caller to appropriate person or area. Makes appointments and attends to urgent requests.
  • Records tests on Laboratory forms for billing purposes.
  • Opens, sorts and distributes mail; sorts Laboratory reports for distribution to physicians and referral laboratories.
  • Prepares/types reports and maintains related records.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What you bring

  • Grade 12, medical terminology, two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with other 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).
  • As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, 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: Casual (Casual is defined as on call with no guaranteed hours. Shifts can be called out via short call (1-5 hours of notice) or pre-booked).

Wage: $26.18 / hour

Location: Powell River Hospital - 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 5R3

Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday varying start times

Requisition #: 177208E

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: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and PLMS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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