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Unit Clerk - Emergency
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
Part-time
The Unit Clerk is responsible for managing the telephones, greeting and directing visitors, patients and allied health professionals, and for managing patient records and charts. The…
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Unit Clerk - Emergency
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
Temporary
The Unit Clerk is responsible for managing the telephones, greeting and directing visitors, patients and allied health professionals, and for managing patient records and charts. The…
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Unit Clerk, Ambulatory Clinic - BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Transcribe physicians’ orders to appropriate forms for required procedures such as laboratory tests, ultrasound, amniocentesis, and fetal monitoring through methods such as checking…
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Unit Clerk, Ambulatory Care
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Unit Clerk, Ambulatory Care performs a variety of clerical functions related to patient care and the operation of the Ambulatory…
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Unit Clerk - Emergency
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
Temporary
The Unit Clerk is responsible for managing the telephones, greeting and directing visitors, patients and allied health professionals, and for managing patient records and charts. The…
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Animal Care Clerk
Charles River Laboratories
Laval, QC
Full-time
As an Animal Care Clerk for our Quarantine facility located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our…
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Work Order Entry Clerk
ALS
Gander, NL · CAN - NL - Gander
Full-time
Minimum 6 months’ work experience in a commercial minerals laboratory or minerals sample preparation required;
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Login/Shipping Clerk
ALS
Edmonton, AB · CAN - AB - Edmonton
Full-time
The successful applicant will be responsible for all sample login activities at the laboratory, with other activities related to sample pickup and handling, including shipping/receiving and…
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Login/Shipping Clerk
ALS
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
The successful applicant will be responsible for all sample login activities at the laboratory, with other activities related to sample pickup and handling, including shipping/receiving and…
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Production Inventory Control Clerk
Stelia Aerospace North America Inc
Lunenburg, NS
The Production Inventory Control Clerk performs duties related to monitoring, storing, issuing, picking kits, and/or transferring inventory such as materials and kits. The clerk embraces a…
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Unit Clerk - Ortho Clinic
Alberta Health Services
St. Albert, AB
Temporary
Come and join our team at Sturgeon Community Hospital! As the Unit Clerk you are the hub of your unit and provide relief to the Outpatient Department, Diabetes Clinic, and IV Clinic. You…
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Work Order Entry Clerk
ALS
Gander, NL
Full-time
Minimum 6 months’ work experience in a commercial minerals laboratory or minerals sample preparation required;
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Booking Clerk, Medical Imaging - Ridge Meadows Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Pitt Meadows, BC
$28.74 CAD / hour
Other
We are hiring for a Casual Booking Clerk, Medical Imaging at Ridge Meadows Hospital.
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Hourly manufacturing positions- weekend shift (13 openings)
Pharmascience
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As the Manufacturing clerk, you will act as a support for manufacturing operations in order to optimize set-up times as well as the availability of equipment and rooms. As part of your…
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Hourly manufacturing positions- weekend shift (13 openings)
Norwell Consumer Healthcare | Norwell Santé Grand Public
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As the Manufacturing clerk, you will act as a support for manufacturing operations in order to optimize set-up times as well as the availability of equipment and rooms. As part of your…
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LABORATORY CLERK
Northern Health - BC
Masset, BC
Part-time
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent part time Laboratory Clerk to support the Laboratory department.
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Login Assistant
ALS
Calgary, AB
Full-time
The Layout Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of incoming samples into the analysis stream. The priority will be to receive and organize samples, verify client…
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Unit Clerk, Ambulatory Clinic - BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Transcribe physicians’ orders to appropriate forms for required procedures such as laboratory tests, ultrasound, amniocentesis, and fetal monitoring through methods such as checking…
Added 16 days ago
Unit Clerk, Ambulatory Care
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Unit Clerk, Ambulatory Care performs a variety of clerical functions related to patient care and the operation of the Ambulatory…
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Login Assistant
ALS
Calgary, AB · CAN - AB - Calgary
The Layout Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of incoming samples into the analysis stream. The priority will be to receive and organize samples, verify client…
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Patient Services Clerk, Acute Perinatal Program - BC Women’s Hospital & Health Center
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Patient Services Clerk, Acute Perinatal Program
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Accounts Payable Clerk
AGAT Laboratories
Calgary, AB
Full-time
AGAT is hiring for an entry-level Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team working out of our Calgary corporate office. In this position, the ideal candidate will have some previous…
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Animal Care Technician - Student Position
Charles River Laboratories
Saint-Constant, QC · St Constant, QC
Full-time
As an Animal Care Clerk for our Husbandry facility located in St-Constant, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of…
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Equipment Clerk
Charles River Laboratories
Laval, QC
Full-time
As an Equipment Clerk for our Equipment & System Validation team at the Laval location, you will be supporting the division and other areas of the company by managing the equipment to be…
Added 23 days ago
Medical Laboratory Clerk (Casual) - Powell River Hospital
Provincial Health Services Authority
Powell River, BC
Part-time
…responsible to perform a variety of clerical duties in support of Laboratory Services. Processes test requisitions and enters pertinent information into computer system. Explains…

Provincial Health Services Authority

Assistant/Clerk, Laboratory Services

Surrey, BC, Canada

Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Sep 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

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Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA's Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Section Supervisor/Lead, the Laboratory Assistant COVID Response performs general laboratory and clerical procedures related to data entry, and the receipt, handling, accessioning, preparation and distribution of laboratory specimens.

Duties/Accountabilities

Prepares specimens for testing in accordance with established procedures by performing duties such as centrifugation, aliquoting and loading samples onto specimen racks.
Verifies COVID-related specimen type according to established procedures, sorts and assigns laboratory numbers to specimens, in priority according to pre-defined criteria, and applies barcode labels according to established operating procedures.
Receives incoming specimens and requisitions and checks for accuracy and completeness of information such as personal health number, name, date of birth and COVID-related test required. Contacts physicians or labs for missing information and makes necessary corrections.
Processes test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems, issues new patient identification number where required, obtains or clarifies missing information, corrects errors in patient demographic data and enters corrections into computer systems. Enters test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Responds to requests for test results, faxes same, as required.
Receives telephone/fax requests for information and directs requests according to established procedures.
Files and organizes records, such as requisitions, statistical information
Identifies and communicates operational issues and computer/equipment-related problems to supervisor.
Stores and retrieves COVID-related specimens under appropriate conditions, documents and ships samples to other laboratories and discards samples according to established procedures.
Prepares, records, and sends specimens and appropriate request forms to outside/referral laboratories and hospitals according to Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and other regulatory requirements.
Prepares test runs by pulling specimens for worksheet, matching specimens and requisitions and retrieving frozen samples for testing.
Orders and receives supplies.
Delivers samples and related documentation to and from in-house laboratory sections.
Maintains laboratory equipment, such as refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges and testing equipment as directed by performing duties such as cleaning, and temperature recording. Performs maintenance procedures according to established procedures. Recognizes malfunctions in equipment and reports these to the lead hand or designate.
Maintains daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment according to established schedule and procedure by performing duties such as: preparing fresh disinfectant solutions; wiping bench tops and equipment following established procedures; according to established weekly and monthly procedures. Performs waste management duties as per standard operating procedures.
Keeps workstations well stocked with supplies. Monitors supplies and advises lead hand or designate when supplies need replenishing and performs related duties such as receiving, recording and storing new shipments of supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

" Grade 12 plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

" Ability to keyboard at 35 wpm.

" Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

" Ability to deal with others effectively.

" Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

" Ability to organize work.

" Ability to operate related equipment.

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Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant performs clerical and technical duties including specimen receipt, accessioning, and preparation for testing. They are also responsible for data entry into the LIS and maintaining laboratory equipment and cleanliness.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of training. Required skills include a typing speed of 35 wpm and the physical ability to perform laboratory duties.

Skills

Data Entry
Specimen Handling
Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Centrifugation
Aliquoting
Keyboarding (35 wpm)
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Organization
Equipment Maintenance
Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Waste Management

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Keywords

Laboratory Services
COVID-19 Response
Specimen Processing
LIS
Accessioning
Centrifuge
TDG
Healthcare
Patient Data
Clinical Laboratory
Sample Distribution
Disinfection
Medical Records

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