Lab Assistant: Precision Processing & Patient Care Support

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Tuition support

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to process specimens, handle patient registrations, and perform clerical duties with accuracy. The role emphasizes precision, confidentiality, and teamwork in a busy lab environment.

From registration to results, you will support regulatory compliance and collaborate with staff to ensure timely, high-quality patient care. Benefits and stable employment await a dedicated professional.

Qualifications

• Ability to review and understand department and Hospital manuals and procedures.
• Clerical perception, attention to detail and finger dexterity to transcribe data accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate specimen processing and registration procedures for regulatory compliance.
• Enter patient demographics and testing requests into the computer with accuracy.
• Communicate professionally with patients and colleagues; protect patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to HIPAA and lab safety policies; support overall lab operations.

Skills

Keyboarding

Data entry

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lifting (heavy objects)

Tools

LIS software

Job description

LewisGale Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to process specimens, handle patient registrations, and perform clerical duties with accuracy. The role emphasizes precision, confidentiality, and teamwork in a busy lab environment.

From registration to results, you will support regulatory compliance and collaborate with staff to ensure timely, high-quality patient care. Benefits and stable employment await a dedicated professional.