Lab Assistant I

Advocate Aurora Health; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Data Entry Specialist to provide accurate processing of patient data and support laboratory operations. This full-time position involves working 3rd shift with rotating weekends. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of healthcare experience, coupled with strong data entry and customer service skills.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a health care setting.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Typing and keyboard skills: Minimum 5000 keystrokes per hour with 90% accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry of orders into the Laboratory computer system.
• Process specimens and ensure accurate tracking.
• Participate in Quality activities for customer service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Data entry skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Department:

60352 IL ACL Laboratories - IL Central Lab: Spec Process

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3rd shift, full-time (40 hours per week) working 9:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. with rotating weekends and holidays

Position Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a health care setting.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

• Customer service skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and communicate proficiently.

• Data entry skills.

• Competent in the use of keyboard, telephone and filing.

• Typing and keyboard skills: Minimum 5000 keystrokes per hour (alpha, numeric) with 90 percent accuracy.

• N/A Exposure to infectious biological specimens and sharps are experienced on occasion.

• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.

• Work requires the analytical ability to gather and interpret data.

• Must be able to handle stressful situation in a calm and professional manner.

• Ability to lift to 10 pounds occasionally.

• Must be able to work weekends/holidays.

Purpose:

• To provide accurate and timely data entry of patient data through the use of key software systems.

• To perform specimen processing, receive and sort specimens and accurately track specimens.

Accountabilities:

• Perform data entry of orders into Laboratory computer system

• Perform department clerical duties.

• Participate in Quality activities to ensure excellent customer service.

• Perform specimen processing.

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.