Clinical Lab Assistant II

Pathgroup-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathgroup- is seeking a laboratory support professional to perform data entry, specimen handling, and clerical duties in a clinical lab setting in Nashville. The role includes preparing specimens for testing, imaging, labeling, and routing calls to the appropriate personnel.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of healthcare experience, and the ability to type 50 wpm. familiarity with medical terminology is required, and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen processing helpful.
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Capture computer images for software use.
• Enter patient demographics and requisitions accurately.
• Handle and sort specimens, print labels, and prepare slides.
• Assist with documentation, filing, and off-site archive tasks.
• Answer calls from physicians, labs, and clients and route to appropriate staff.
• Maintain compliance with privacy and security policies.

Skills

Data entry

Typing 50 wpm

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Perform various functions in the Clinical lab related to data entry, specimen handling, centrifuging, pouring off and preparing specimens for testing, preparing peripheral smears by automated methods, loading bar-coded specimens on analyzers, automated process of sorting, decapping, aliquotting and archiving specimens and assisting Clinical Supervisors/Managers in the day to day operation of the laboratory as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for accurately capturing computer images for using software.
• Perform data entry concerning patient demographics information, copying requisitions for case folders, and imaging.
• Handle specialty specimens including assembling specimen folders, printing labels, sorting samples by department, filling out paperwork for add-on testing and sending out samples for reference testing.
• Clean, and file specialty testing slides.
• Receive inbound calls from physicians, laboratories, nurses, clients, sales reps, clinics, and hospitals and directs those calls to appropriate personnel and communicate with clients, as necessary.
• Collect information related to client inquiries/complaints and communicate to Client Services Representative for follow-up and response.
• Transport and help maintain organization of documentation stored off-site. Review retention times and dispose of appropriate pieces of documentation when retention times are met.
• Responsible for maintaining and reviewing pending lists and ensuring fulfillment of referral testing TAT's.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Handle difficult calls tactfully, courteously, and professionally.
• Routine clerical duties including filing, faxing, inventory of supplies for the various departments, receiving and distributing mail.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen processing.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year of previous health care environment job-related experience is required.
• Strong aptitude for pattern recognition is required.
• Must be able to type at least 50 words-per-minute.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Work Location Type

On-Site