Medical Laboratory Assistant

Position: Medical Laboratory Assistant/Laboratory Aid

Number of Positions: Two

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time 30-40 hours/week

Overview

We are seeking two Medical Laboratory Assistants to support the Medical Walk-In Clinic.

To excel in this position, the ideal candidate should:

• Have a solid understanding of various specimen types and their differences.
• Meet the educational requirements stated in the ad or possess at least a grade 12 plus experience in Laboratory or Medical Clinic preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage workload and multitask effectively.
• Exhibit courtesy and cooperation when communicating with colleagues, clients, and the public.

If you thrive in a busy environment, are eager to learn, and are passionate about healthcare for patients, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Assistant/Laboratory Aid is responsible for:

• Making appointments for patients and entering their data in the system.
• Billing to the ministry and collecting specimens from patients with proper identification.
• Arranging for specimens transportation to the laboratory and performing some point of care testing.
• Calling and faxing to the lab and contacting patients to book appointments after receiving results from the laboratory.
• Identifying any potential problems with orders and specimens.
• Organizing and packaging specimens for transport to the laboratory.
• Recording all non-conformances and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Carrying out inventory management and miscellaneous maintenance functions.
• Performing other duties, as trained and assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant college program or minimum grade 12 with two years of experience in a laboratory.
• Preference will be given to candidates with more than three years of experience working in a laboratory or medical clinic environment.
• Prior experience in customer service (preferred).
• Prior experience drawing blood (preferred).
• Prior experience in specimen management (preferred).
• Data entry background or prior experience (required).

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient computer skills, including use of the Microsoft Office Suite (preferred).
• Good English language skills (written and spoken) (required).
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy (required).
• Strong service orientation (required).
• Good interpersonal skills (required).
• Reliability and punctuality (required).

Work Location: In person