Job Description

Embryology Assistant

Department:

Embryology

Reports To:

Lab Director

Location:

Vancouver Clinic

Work Schedule:

4-day on, 4-day off rotating schedule; 37.5 hours per week.

Overview:

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitment of Olive Fertility Centre:

This is a position for an Embryology Assistant to perform support and administrative duties at the embryology laboratory at Olive Fertility Centre.

Key Areas of Involvement Include

:

Daily Quality Control: perform morning QC in the lab at 7:30am, and report any deviations for corrective action. Patient Chart review and chart preparation. Maintenance of progress notes. Sample labelling and identification. Dish & embryo identification. Media preparation and QC. Data entry. Selection of embryos to thaw. Fert check and embryo grading support. Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

Medical Office Assistant certificate or diploma, or equivalent. Previous medical office experience or laboratory administration experience. Previous embryology assistant experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in an environment subject to changing deadlines, stress, and focus in a busy environment. Ability to discuss intimate medical topics in a professional, compassionate manner. Professional, friendly demeanour. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals. Ability to quickly adapt to varying needs of organization. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Calm, pleasant demeanour with strong telephone skills: pleasant tone and receptive voice. Ability to speak and write fluently in English.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

Medical office: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person