Lab Support Specialist - Specimen Processing

Pscfl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pscfl in Miami, FL is seeking a Laboratory Support and Administration Professional to perform clerical duties and process specimens in line with department policies. The role supports the Laboratory Supervisor and Operations Director.

You'll handle PKU specimen routing, EMR documentation, PPE compliance, and communications with the lab team, ensuring accurate records and timely service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• One year of customer service in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Two years in accredited healthcare facility office highly preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Cerner and Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties and processes laboratory specimens adhering to department policies.
• Sends PKU tests (newborn blood) to State lab and documents session numbers.
• Contacts engineering for preventive maintenance on centrifuge equipment.
• Responsible for completing temperature reports for freezers and refrigerators.
• Follows Infection Control standards and uses PPE per hospital policy.
• Scans all required PKU results into the EMR.
• Contacts labs regarding pending test results and scans patient documents into Cerner.
• Answers phones promptly and takes messages as needed.
• Obtains necessary supplies for specimen collections.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Pscfl in Miami, FL is seeking a Laboratory Support and Administration Professional to perform clerical duties and process specimens in line with department policies. The role supports the Laboratory Supervisor and Operations Director.

You'll handle PKU specimen routing, EMR documentation, PPE compliance, and communications with the lab team, ensuring accurate records and timely service delivery.