Biological Clerk Jobs

Come work as a Biological Clerk with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Biological Clerk to join the COVID 19 Vaccination Campaign team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Biological Clerk with VCH you will

• Provide ongoing coordination and maintenance of the vaccine inventory for the Regional CDC Office and supports local Community Health Centres (CHCs) across VCH in accordance with strict established policies and procedures.
• Perform a variety of clerical support functions, including maintaining designated biological ordering databases, performing word processing duties such as inputting vaccine orders, preparing reports, memos, updating manuals, educational materials and communicating workflow updates.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 supplemented with an Office Administration Certificate.
• Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s license, as local area travel may be required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to compose business correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, and ability to utilize various current computer applications including various program specific databases.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders on behalf of the department.
• Ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to keyboard 40 wpm.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft office software (outlook, word, excel)
• Ability to organize and prioritize under timelines.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.