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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Greeted and requested required information from patients, explained the specimen collection process, and ensured patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection- Performed phlebotomies, connected/disconnected holter monitors, 24 hour blood pressure monitoring, and performed ECG tracings- Performed special test collections, such as medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and completed related documentation- Maintained client relationships, including responding to inquiries and following up on requests- Completed data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results- Prepared specimens for transportation and testing- Focussed on great customer/patient service and ability to relate to patients andclients even in stressful situations- Ability to work independently and as part of a team- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidentiality standards

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Executed word processing, scheduling and provider billing- Performed data entry, composing and signing correspondence, typing medicalreports, legal reports and documents from notes and recording devices- Answered general inquiries related to programs and services from clients, physicians,staff and the public- Assisted primary care providers with the smooth operation and flow for patient visitsand care

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Maintained Lab supplies and supplies for the assigned areas within the Lab- Prioritized workflow and prepared samples for send-out and packages samples inaccordance with Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations and procedures- Received clients and patients and obtained necessary information, includingcompleting a variety of forms such as requisitions, according to establishedprocedures. Explains procedures and answers related questions- Performed clerical functions such as making appointments, performing computerentry, filing, telephoning, faxing and invoicing- Received samples from patients and clients, such as stool and urine samples, inaccordance with established procedures. Distributed, filed, retrieved and disposed of specimens. Delivered specimens within the Laboratory as required

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Performed a variety of clerical duties including answering the phone, receiving, sorting and distributing mail, sorting outgoing laboratory results for delivery to physicians and nursing units, taking and relaying messages, directing people to the appropriate areas of the laboratory, and filing.- Communicated test results by telephone, facsimile, or in person to patients and physicians.- Received appointment requests, scheduled and booked out-patient appointments for special lab procedures for the laboratory.- Gathered information from patients and completed data entry of the patient and appointment information.- Advised the satellite labs or the specialized lab sections of the booking with pertinent patient information.- Made follow-up appointments and adjusted arrangements in accordance with patient and laboratory requirements, assigned the appropriate time, date and location and identified when booking requests could not be accommodated and worked to find alternatives.- Notifying the physician's offices and the patient, as appropriate, of the appointment schedule by confirming date, time, and location of examination and relaying information, messages, and documents to others as required.- Received, recorded and processed lab test orders from physicians' offices.- Checked for previous patient files as required.- Performed other related duties as assigned.

Calgary, Canada Area

- Responded to requests and coordinated inquiries from internal and external sources for slides, blocks, and reports while ensuring that all requests are handled in a timely manner.- Answered and responded to telephone inquiries regarding research and consult requests.- Answered incoming calls for laboratory test results, as required.- Provided information in accordance with APL policies, investigated issues, andredirected calls as required.- Administered slide distribution process.- Received requests for slides and packages for mailing or couriering.- Documented and tracked slide requests and returned slides, ensuring that allrequests are handled in a timely and efficient manner.- Requested slides from other sites, archives, or other laboratories.- Handled incoming slides for review, transfer, consult or research purposes from internal or external locations, ensuring that slides are logged, tracked, and returned to the originating location.- Coordinated all necessary paperwork for Tumor Board rounds, for all APL sites.- Faxed and copied reports to physicians as requested. Accession autopsies,consultations, bone marrows, lymphoma cases and molecular pathology cases.- Covered reception desk, as required.- Printed copies, reports and distributes files and reports.- Performed other related duties as assigned.- Accepted the professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, usesconfidential information appropriately, and maintains the confidentiality and security of all information related to patients, staff and the business of APL.

Calgary, Canada Area

- Entered patient/specimen information into the Cerner Millennium laboratory information system- Supported by performing duties such as maintaining inventories of supplies and gathering and organizing client information- Followed safety procedures and policies using personal protective equipment appropriately and identifying and reporting unsafe conditions