Evening Specimen Processing Clerk (Lab Support)

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a dedicated staff member to support pre-analytical specimen processing, patient registration, and test ordering within the laboratory. The role involves handling specimen labeling, dividing samples, and distributing them across departments while using hospital computer systems for accurate data entry.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, communicating with care units and physician offices, and answering the central laboratory line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with biology and chemistry coursework.
• Organizational and clerical skills to maintain logs and records; computer proficiency.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to exchange information with physicians, nurses, and laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens for pre-analytical processing and labeling; manages test ordering and distribution.
• Maintains logs and records; checks specimens for special handling needs.
• Contacts patient care units and offices to clarify testing requests and notify of redraws or prioritization.
• Answers the central laboratory phone line and assists with test results and inquiries.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to hospital policies; supports quality assurance and safety.

Skills

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Biology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a dedicated staff member to support pre-analytical specimen processing, patient registration, and test ordering within the laboratory. The role involves handling specimen labeling, dividing samples, and distributing them across departments while using hospital computer systems for accurate data entry.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, communicating with care units and physician offices, and answering the central laboratory line.