Lab Support Associate - Pathology Prep & Data Entry

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in the United States is seeking a Lab Support Assistant to enter patient demographics and test orders into the computer system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role includes handling specimens, labeling and packaging for transport, and maintaining records. You will work with pathology and lab staff to support patient care and ensure proper documentation and safety throughout the process.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Enters patient test orders and demographic information into the computer system.
• Files slides and blocks are filed and maintained in alphabetical and numerical order at all times.
• Spreadsheets and tables are maintained to keep track of the file system within the hospital to assure patient safety.
• Any case leaving the department is tracked out and back into the files and a record is maintained.
• Coordinates slides for pathologist review in a timely manner to assure appropriate slide(s) are chosen for testing and retrieves the block associated with the slide to be sent out for patient testing.

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in the United States is seeking a Lab Support Assistant to enter patient demographics and test orders into the computer system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role includes handling specimens, labeling and packaging for transport, and maintaining records. You will work with pathology and lab staff to support patient care and ensure proper documentation and safety throughout the process.