Clerk IV – Laboratory Pathology (Part-Time 0.3 FTE)

About Joseph Brant Hospital

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a comprehensive healthcare facility serving Burlington, Ontario, and the surrounding communities with a population exceeding 185,000. It is recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, featuring a medical staff of about 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and over 300 volunteers. The hospital functions as a Clinical Education site with McMaster University and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital partnering with the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH emphasizes values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence while fostering a supportive culture prioritizing the wellbeing and safety of its workforce.

Position Overview

This opening is for a regular part-time Clerk IV in the Laboratory - Pathology department working 0.3 FTE during daytime hours. The position involves various clerical duties to support pathology staff and lab functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform administrative office tasks assigned by Pathologists and Lab Manager, including transcribing surgical, cytology, and autopsy pathology reports.
• Transcribe gross dictations for Pathology Assistants, Histology Technologists, and Pathologists.
• Manage the distribution of slides, blocks, and reports through both physical means and digital systems such as the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Pathology Tracking system.
• Organize, sort, and scan laboratory reports and consults into the LIS.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new team members.
• Support document creation and generate statistical reports as required.
• Provide assistance and guidance to auxiliary staff.
• Help maintain departmental scheduling and cover clerical tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Medical Transcription Certificate along with a minimum of one year experience specifically in pathology transcription.
• Strong editing and proofreading capabilities.
• Typing proficiency with at least 65 words per minute.
• Experience transcribing College of American Pathologists Synoptic Reports is essential.
• Hospital transcription background will be considered a strong asset.
• Ability to handle different dialects and accents effectively during transcription.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently in a demanding and distraction-prone environment.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Familiarity with Lanier Dictation, Meditech Client Server, Microsoft Office, and Omnitech Document Control Program is advantageous.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, multitask, and maintain reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• At least two years of general office experience.

Additional Information

The role may be subject to changes in duties based on departmental requirements. The position is unionized under C.U.P.E. Pay rate ranges from $29.68 to $30.88 hourly. Applicants should note that accommodations are offered throughout the recruitment and selection process in compliance with human rights and accessibility legislation. This vacancy is for a current opening and the hospital does not utilize artificial intelligence in candidate screening.