Day-Shift Lab Clerk: Patient Registration & Specimens

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System seeks a Laboratory Clerk to process incoming specimens, register patients, and support pre-analytic and pre-employment testing. You will handle data entry, orders, and result transmission with attention to accuracy and patient privacy.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer and math skills, and preferred 1 year of lab experience. This position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety protocols in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy and specimen collection concepts.
• Basic computer and mathematics skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in the laboratory system accurately and timely.
• Collect demographic data, insurance info, and ensure records are complete.
• Order lab tests, receive specimens, and document in LIS.
• Maintain outpatient area and perform daily safety checks.
• Serve as first line of customer service for the laboratory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Basic computer skills

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System seeks a Laboratory Clerk to process incoming specimens, register patients, and support pre-analytic and pre-employment testing. You will handle data entry, orders, and result transmission with attention to accuracy and patient privacy.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer and math skills, and preferred 1 year of lab experience. This position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety protocols in a busy hospital setting.