Department Assistant - FT - Lab

Trinity Health Corp.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Waterbury, CT is seeking a dedicated clerical support staff for their Laboratory Department. The role involves managing administrative tasks, ensuring compliance, and facilitating communication between the lab and clients. Ideal candidates will have strong clerical skills, a high school diploma, and experience in a healthcare setting. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion from day one, offering great benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

Generous Shift Differentials

Great Benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years of administrative/clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and telephone support to the Laboratory Department.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and employee files.
• Assists in scheduling and registration of lab work.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Health-related Field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury CT Please Attach Resume

You would be responsible for providing clerical and telephone support to facilitate the efficient operation of the Laboratory Department. Must be able to handle difficult calls and provide information to physicians inquiring about their patients. Duties also include regulatory and compliance responsibilities, maintaining files, scheduling and registration of lab work, preparation of documents, attending lab meetings and preparing meeting minutes, ordering supplies, filing, copying, and any other clerical duties as assigned.

What You Will Do:

• Provides clerical and telephone support

• Acts as the liaison between the laboratory and the clients.

• Fulfills all regulatory and compliance responsibilities, i.e., CAP, DPH & CLIA certifications and licensure records are up to date.

• Maintains all employee files to comply with regulatory standards.

• Performs clerical revisions and typing of current and new policy and procedure manuals.

• Records and distributes all laboratory meeting minutes.

• Manageslaboratory supplies related to section (PeopleSoft and Staples).

• Assists in registration of lab work as needed.

• Faxes lab results to clients.

• Organizes and files CAP PT surveys.

• Assists in mail delivery and specimen transport.

• Schedules Courier services to Outreach facilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Hours:

• 40 hours, Day Shifts

Minimum Requirements:

• Position requires educational level of High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in a health-related field, preferred.

• Three (3) yearsof administrative/clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Strong administrative and clerical skills including proficiency in computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, outside providers and patients effectively and professionally. Excellent telephone demeanor.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Our Mission and Core Values

• Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

• Generous Shift Diffs

• Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

Ministry Information:

• Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients inWaterbury, CTand our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside,you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.