Evening Medical Lab Assistant & Specimen Coordinator

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant for the 2nd shift (evenings) to support the Laboratory Outreach Program. You will receive specimens, enter orders into the LIS, and distribute samples to appropriate areas, while assisting patients and staff with proper collection and results.

The role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant training preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Registers office outpatient and contract specimens accurately using the laboratory computer system and physician orders.
• Receives specimens, checks labeling, and routes to the correct technical area.
• Instructs patients on proper specimen collection and laboratory report access.
• Centrifuges, aliquots specimens, processes paperwork and documents in LIS.
• Prepares Send-Out tests, including Newborn Screening for the Michigan Department of Health.
• Performs document imaging in EPIC as assigned and retrieves samples for testing.
• Fills supply requests accurately within 24 hours of need.
• Communicates with Shift Supervisor if there is a critical problem with a specimen or order.
• Provides exceptional service via inbound/outbound calls, chat, email, etc.
• Follows Lab safety procedures and escalates gaps as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, maintains knowledge of department processes.

Skills

Proficient computers

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training (preferred)

Laboratory experience (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant for the 2nd shift (evenings) to support the Laboratory Outreach Program. You will receive specimens, enter orders into the LIS, and distribute samples to appropriate areas, while assisting patients and staff with proper collection and results.

The role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy lab environment.