Clinical Laboratory Assistant I — Early Morning Shift

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing across departments. Under direct supervision, you will prepare and route tests, ensure accurate data entry, and maintain proper sample handling.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and one year of customer service experience is preferred. The shift runs Monday through Friday from 4:00 am to 8:00 am, with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and logs patient samples into the Laboratory Information System.
• Ensures all codes and information are entered accurately and timely.
• Maintains accurate patient identification and billing information per procedures.
• Processes specimens and delivers to laboratories as required.
• Saves or preserves specimens in appropriate storage (refrigerator, freezer, incubator, dry ice, etc.).
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues and documents for quality assurance.
• Performs add-on testing according to departmental procedures.
• Answers telephones and responds to customer inquiries.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing across departments. Under direct supervision, you will prepare and route tests, ensure accurate data entry, and maintain proper sample handling.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and one year of customer service experience is preferred. The shift runs Monday through Friday from 4:00 am to 8:00 am, with every other weekend.