Lab Assistant - PRN- First Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Boaz (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated clerical coordinator to support nursing home functions and ensure quality patient care. This role involves scheduling, sample collection, and maintaining accurate records, all while interacting with patients and clients. Join a healthcare provider recognized for its commitment to excellence and quality performance, where your contributions will directly impact the community's health and well-being. If you are dependable and possess strong communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clerical experience with on-the-job training.
• Strong verbal and numerical skills required for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clerical and nursing home functions including scheduling and sample collection.
• Accession Pathology/Cytology specimens and ensure accurate billing information.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Numerical skills

Finger dexterity

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Job description

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, coordinates clerical and nursing home functions, including scheduling, collecting samples from Nursing and Group Homes, coordinating offsite collection site staffing, computer registration, order entry, printing, charting, mailing, faxing, and filing reports. Also responsible for accessioning Pathology/Cytology specimens, answering telephones, ensuring accurate charges and billing information, employee competency testing, reviewing/updating procedure manuals, training clerical staff, submitting charts to coders timely, and reviewing nursing home monthly bills for accuracy. These duties represent the principal functions of the job but are not exhaustive of all work requirements.

Qualifications

Education: Prefer high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).

Experience: 2 years of clerical experience, with 1-2 months of on-the-job training.

Abilities/Skills: Verbal communication skills for interacting with patients and clients; numerical skills for calculations; good perception and finger dexterity for paperwork and keyboarding; dependable.

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, affiliated with Huntsville Hospital Health System, serve Marshall County and surrounding areas (population approx. 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations, and a team practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical offers comprehensive local healthcare, often provided by neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990, is a 90-bed facility. The Gary R. Gore Medical Complex hosts outpatient clinics and a 22,000 sq ft Cancer Care Center.

Recognized by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer,” Marshall Medical Centers prioritize quality and best practices to ensure excellent patient care.