Administrative Lab Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Laboratory Department. You will handle patient registration, lab order accessions, and coordination of clerical tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication across shifts and departments, with a focus on accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years minimum relevant work experience for successful job performance

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates multiple functions in the Laboratory Department.
• Performs patient registration and accessions lab orders as appropriate.
• Centrifuges and processes blood to prepare for shipping and testing in all laboratory areas.
• Responds to phone inquiries in a timely manner and refers problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs other clerical duties including maintaining specimen logs, pending lists, centrifuge maintenance and cleaning, and support communication amongst the team.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing.

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Administrative Assistant? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

POSITION SUMMARY

Organizes and coordinates multiple functions in the Laboratory Department. Performs patient registration and accessions lab orders as appropriate. Centrifuges and processes blood to prepare for shipping and testing in all laboratory areas. Responds to phone inquiries in a timely manner and refers problems to the appropriate supervisor. Performs other clerical duties including maintaining specimen logs, pending lists, centrifuge maintenance and cleaning, and support communication amongst the team.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrates professionalism through consistent reliability, respectful communication, and adherence to company values, policies, and ethical standards. Maintains a positive attitude and represents the organization with integrity in all interactions.

Handles and processes specimens in accordance with policy, ensuring proper identification.

Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Maintains a clean working environment. Manage inventory efficiently; awareness of material outdates, stock rotations and reduce waste.

Able to recognize and resolve problems utilizing independent judgement and critical thinking, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge.

Communicate effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues.

Notify management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate.

Documents corrective actions taken for problem resolution, including errors.

Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing.

Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students and visitors within the Laboratory scope of practice.

Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, the department and facility operations.

Works effectively inter or intra-departmentally and with teams to meet patient needs and organizational goals.

Participates in quality and process improvement projects.

Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years minimum relevant work experience for successful job performance

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital (https://portsmouthhospital.com/) , you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life‑saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you’re at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center (https://catholicmc.com/) in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center (http://www.parklandmedicalcenter.com) in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital (http://www.frisbiehospital.com) in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Administrative Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.