Laboratory Assistant/ Clerical Worker - Specimen Reception, Pathology Services

Monash Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Free uniforms

Free flu vaccinations

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

Monash Health is recruiting a Laboratory Assistant/ Clerical Worker to support specimen reception in Pathology Services. You will perform specimen preparation under supervision and manage data entry in the laboratory information system.

Join a 24-hour roster across Monash locations, with opportunities to develop clerical and laboratory skills while delivering accurate reports and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Laboratory Technology or recognised equivalent would be an advantage (desirable)
• Advanced keyboard and data entry skills.
• Standard written and advanced verbal communication.
• General office skills involving photocopying, filing and archiving records.
• Good customer relations abilities.
• Previous experience in a laboratory highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Specimen preparation under supervision.
• Data entry into the laboratory information system.
• Maintenance of the laboratory's cleanliness and functionality.
• Deliver printed reports and respond to phone calls.
• Assist with general data management and billing procedures.
• Part of a 24-hour roster that rotates to other Monash locations as needed.
• Flexibility to work across a range of sites.
• Health and Safety are essential requirements and PPE is provided.

Skills

Keyboard/data entry

Customer relations

Office skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Job description

Laboratory Assistant/ Clerical Worker - Specimen Reception, Pathology Services

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe andequitablecare, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leadingexpertiseand over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service,we'recommitted to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research,teachingand training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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About Monash Health Pathology Service

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership and ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services.Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There are currently 18 collection locations based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services.

Now Recruiting a Laboratory Assistant/ Clerical Position - Full Time/ Part Time Positions

As a Laboratory Assistant/Clerical Worker,you will be responsible for specimen preparation under supervision, data entry into the laboratory information system, and the maintenance of the laboratory's cleanliness and functionality. You will deliver printed reports, respond to phone calls, and assist with general data management and billing procedures.You will be part of a 24-hour roster that rotates to other Monash locations as needed. It isessential you have flexibilityin your working hours to be able to work across a range of sites. Health and Safety are essential requirements of the position in order to protect yourself and others. All personnel are required to wear approved safety glasses in conjunction with other personal protective equipment (provided by Monash Health).

Let us reward you with the security of Victoria's largest health service, along with the career opportunities that come with that. Take advantage of our salary packaging, subsidised car parking, free uniforms and subsidised gymnasium and you have a positive start to your new career.

About You

Qualifications/ technical skills/ experience:

• Diploma of Laboratory Technology or recognised equivalent would be an advantage (desirable)
• Advanced keyboard and data entry skills.
• Standard written and advanced verbal communication.
• General office skills involving photocopying, filing and archiving records.
• Good customer relations abilities.
• Previous experience in a laboratory highly regarded

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free flu vaccinations
• + more

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We areFullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn,enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.