Laboratory Assistant

Location

Clarksville, IN | United States

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT/ 3RD SHIFT ROLE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Satellite Lab - Lab Assistant I- Infectious Disease

Department:

Pre-Analytical Operations

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Manager- Pre-Analytical Operations

Manages People:

No

Experience:

Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

Level of Supervision:

Work is closely managed.

Job Summary:

• Accessions patient sample information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), accurately according to received requisitions.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Review all information is accurate and meets company standards.
• Accepts deliveries from couriers.
• Accession patient sample information and physician test orders according to requisitions, accurately.
• Provide oversight of orders on requisitions on pre-accessioned samples.
• Identify missing information and execute proper route when missing information is identified.
• Provide oversight of physician/patient information required by HIPPA/CLIA/CAP and overall best practices.
• Scan patient requisitions for medical records.
• Maintain an error rate below .15% with a goal of zero errors per month.

Qualifications:

Education –

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Competencies/Skills –
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentially of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to work independently
• Good oral communication skills

Experience –

• 6 months experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience working with MS Office Suite, required.
• 2 years HealthTrackRx experience needed for advancement to Lab Assistant II
• Certifications/Licenses –
• N/A

Mental/Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Vision, hearing speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Light physical effort requires handling average weight objects up to 10 lbs and some standing and walking. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position.

Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials including biological and chemical hazards.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee(s) that in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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