Secretary - Genetics - Laboratory - (235856)Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)VGH Genetics AdminMulti-SiteNoTravel RequirementShift Start Time/End Time08:00-16:00Days OffVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$28.74 - $28.74Paid FTE/Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS/Planned Start DateSep. 21 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn 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 recent 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 ExperienceGrade 12 and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills And AbilitiesAbility 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.

📌 Secretary - Genetics - Laboratory (Victoria)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Victoria