Laboratory Administrative Assistant - Patient Care Support

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Laboratory Department. The role includes patient registration, processing lab orders, and assisting with specimen handling, log maintenance, and routine lab support tasks.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of related experience, demonstrates professionalism, and supports team coordination across shifts to ensure accurate and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years minimum relevant work experience.
• Ability to register patients and manage lab orders with accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates multiple functions in the Laboratory Department.
• Performs patient registration and lab order accessions.
• Maintains specimen logs and supporting documentation; assists with centrifuge tasks.
• Communicates with shifts and departments to resolve issues and ensure patient care.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Confidentiality

Interdepartmental coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Laboratory Department. The role includes patient registration, processing lab orders, and assisting with specimen handling, log maintenance, and routine lab support tasks.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of related experience, demonstrates professionalism, and supports team coordination across shifts to ensure accurate and timely patient care.