Secretary - Genetics - Laboratory (R050)

Close Date Location Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Medical Genetics Office Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time Varies Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $27.10 - $27.10 Paid FTE NA Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS NA Planned Start Date Jul. 3 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & 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. Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, performs a variety of secretarial and booking duties for the Genetics Counselling service such as receiving new patient referrals, setting up patient records, booking and scheduling counselling appointments and related diagnostic tests, setting up and maintaining related computer-based patient files for the Genetics Clinic and the Cytogenetics lab. QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills And Abilities - Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm. - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. - Ability to deal with others effectively. - Ability to organize work. - Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. - Ability to operate related equipment. Link to Full Job Description Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU