Laboratory Assistant (Core Lab)

Penn Medicine; Leaf Park (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is dedicated to patient care, research, and education within an academic medical center environment. This role involves processing patient specimens and performing related technical and clerical tasks across multiple laboratory areas.

The position requires a high school diploma, healthcare exposure, and data entry proficiency, with experience in Windows, Word, and Excel. Evening shifts are noted; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
• Six 6 months employment in a healthcare setting.
• Six 6 months receptionist clerical data entry experience in a healthcare setting with medical terminology, and computer experience.
• Ability to perform tasks using Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and other applicable computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Processes patient specimens and performs technical and clerical tasks in various areas of the laboratory. These tasks include, but are not limited to, gross room assistance, cytology specimen processing, microbiology specimen planting, Corelab processing, Point-of-Care and Reference Testing.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Patient care mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Healthcare provider in good standing (Medicare/Medicaid)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule:

FT Evenings: 2pm - 10:30 pm/no weekends/holidays

Summary:

• Processes patient specimens and performs technical and clerical tasks in various areas of the laboratory. These tasks include, but are not limited to, gross room assistance, cytology specimen processing, microbiology specimen planting, Corelab processing, Point-of-Care and Reference Testing.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED .
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
• Six 6 months employment in a healthcare setting.
• Six 6 months receptionist clerical data entry experience in a healthcare setting with medical terminology, and computer experience.
• Ability to perform tasks using Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and other applicable computer programs.

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.