Secretary - Genetics - Laboratory
- Genetics
- Laboratory - (235856)
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
VGH Genetics Admin
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
08:00-16:00
Days Off
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$28.74 - $28.74
Paid FTE
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Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
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Planned Start Date
Sep. 21 2026
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.
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