Posted 2 months ago
Secretary - Genetics - Laboratory
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem secretary for its Genetics Counselling service and Cytogenetics lab. The role receives referrals, sets up patient records and books counselling appointments and diagnostic tests, with a focus on quality and safety. Requires Grade 12 plus two years of recent related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Receive new patient referrals for the Genetics Counselling service
- Set up and maintain computer-based patient files
- Book counselling appointments and diagnostic tests
- Support the Genetics clinic and Cytogenetics lab
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience, or equivalent
- Typing at 45 wpm
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
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
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5231.pdfJournal
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