Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing in West Allis, WI. The role involves managing specimen labeling, processing, and handling, with the need for excellent communication and computer skills. This entry-level position offers a full-time opportunity in a dynamic environment, requiring a high school diploma but no prior experience.

Qualifications

• Entry level position, no experience required.
• Excellent communication and basic computer skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Enter and verify test requests into the computer system.
• Receive and sort specimens; package for transport.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding and typing skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Customer service skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

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• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information.
• Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system.
• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval.
• Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
• Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.
• Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence.
• Acts as a resource and trains new employees.
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information.
• Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system.
• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval.
• Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
• Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.
• Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence.
• Acts as a resource and trains new employees.
  
  

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.
  
  

Education Required

• High School Graduate.
  
  

Experience Required

• No experience required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under general supervision.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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