Lab Assistant - Specimen Handling & Data Entry

Advocate Health; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory support associate in Rosemont, IL. The role focuses on proper specimen labeling, request entry, and handling of tests to ensure accurate results. You will interact with physicians, patients, and staff while managing multiple tasks in a busy lab setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication, computer, and customer service skills. Training will cover safety protocols and specimen workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills and keyboarding.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with physicians, patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensures specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; resolves issues and clarifies requests.
• Obtains billing/insurance information and verifies diagnosis codes.
• Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratory system.
• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Receives, sorts and handles specimens; assists with transport and storage.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory support associate in Rosemont, IL. The role focuses on proper specimen labeling, request entry, and handling of tests to ensure accurate results. You will interact with physicians, patients, and staff while managing multiple tasks in a busy lab setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication, computer, and customer service skills. Training will cover safety protocols and specimen workflows.