Lab Assistant

American Institute of Toxicology (AIT); Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory in Louisville, KY, seeks a Lab Assistant to manage patient samples and maintain data integrity. Responsibilities include data entry, compliance with safety standards, and effective communication. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational skills and a high school diploma or equivalent, with lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience working in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Must obtain site-specific certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Access patient sample information into the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Review and verify the accuracy of data against requisitions.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in safety training.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective oral communication skills

Confidentiality

Independence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our Growing Laboratory Team at Our New Location in Louisville, KY!

Are you passionate about science, innovation, and working in a dynamic environment? Do you want to be part of a fast-growing laboratory at an exciting new location? We're looking for talented individuals to join our team as we expand!

Position: Lab Assistant

Location: LabPort, 2425 Universal Way, Louisville KY 40219

Company: HealthTrackRx

Job Summary

The Lab Assistant is responsible for accessing patient sample information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), accurately according to received requisitions. Able to assist in troubleshooting issues with patient samples and effectively communicate internally and externally.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

• Review all information to be accurate and meet the company's and regulatory standards.
• Accept deliveries from couriers.
• Accession patient sample information and physician test orders according to requisitions, accurately.
• Provide oversight of orders on requisitions on pre-accessioned samples.
• Identify missing information and execute proper routing when missing information is identified.
• Scan patient requisitions for medical records.
• Maintain a reportable error rate below 0.05% with a goal of zero errors per month.
• Verify required information, per HIPAA/CAP/CLIA, is obtained on all orders.
• Responsible for adherence to annual safety, compliance, and HIPAA training.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Competencies/Skills: Strong organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information, ability to work independently, effective oral communication skills
• Experience: 6 months experience working in a laboratory environment preferred
• Experience working with MS Office required
• Certifications/Licenses: Must obtain site-specific certification if applicable