Clinical Lab Assistant 3: Specimen Processing & Lab Support

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 to support laboratory operations at UTower Hospital in South Florida. The role involves accessioning patient samples, data entry in LIS, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely test processing.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and at least three years of related experience, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient data entry with minimal errors.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, accessions, and log patient samples for testing.
• Transport specimens and report results promptly and accurately.
• Maintain laboratory files and logs in a clean, organized manner.
• Enter data into LIS/CoPath/Epic; verify accuracy of entries.
• Assist in specimen processing and inventory management.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information per regulations.
• Provide leadership support when supervisor is unavailable.

Skills

Data entry

Records management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS

Epic

CoPath

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 to support laboratory operations at UTower Hospital in South Florida. The role involves accessioning patient samples, data entry in LIS, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely test processing.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and at least three years of related experience, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.