Lab Clerk & Specimen Coordination Specialist

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Laboratory Clerk to manage the delivery of incoming laboratory specimens, including registration, order entry and receipt into the LIS system. The role supports the outpatient area and pre-employment screening for employees, with daily temperature and disinfection checks and strong customer service responsibilities.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Pathology and involves accurate data entry, specimen handling, and coordination

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology and an in depth knowledge of specimen collection tools and techniques.
• Basic computer skills; basic mathematics skills.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients in the laboratory computer accurately and timely.
• Obtains patient photo ID and insurance card; documents scanned to accounts.
• Collects updated demographic information and codes information for patients.
• Orders laboratory tests accurately.
• Receives specimens into the laboratory computer system accurately and timely.
• Collects pre-employment drug screens using chain of custody.
• Keeps patient's files with regards to laboratory testing.
• Faxes results to physicians.
• Answers the telephone and provides information or relays messages.
• Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity.
• Keeps outpatient area clean and well maintained.
• Utilizes proper hand washing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

1 year laboratory experience

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Basic computer skills & math

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Laboratory Clerk to manage the delivery of incoming laboratory specimens, including registration, order entry and receipt into the LIS system. The role supports the outpatient area and pre-employment screening for employees, with daily temperature and disinfection checks and strong customer service responsibilities.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Pathology and involves accurate data entry, specimen handling, and coordination