Laboratory Assistant: Specimen Processing

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to support specimen handling, data entry, and patient-care workflows. You will label specimens, assist with storage and transport, and act as a resource for staff.

Strong communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential. High school diploma required; no prior experience necessary.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills and patient-focused approach.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate standard software.
• Ability to type efficiently and manage multiple priorities.

Mansioni

• Ensures specimens are labeled and suitable for testing; resolves identification issues.
• Obtains billing/insurance information and verifies diagnosis codes.
• Enters and verifies test requests into the lab system.
• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Receives, sorts and handles specimens; assists with storage and transport.
• Prepares specimens for testing, including aliquoting with proper IDs.
• Generates and distributes reports; assists with inventory and supplies.
• Maintains and files orders, reports, and correspondence.
• Acts as a resource and trains new employees.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding/typing

Multitasking under supervision

Customer service with healthcare staff

Formazione

High School Graduate

Descrizione del lavoro

• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information.
• Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system.
• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval.
• Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
• Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.
• Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence.
• Acts as a resource and trains new employees.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information.
• Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system.
• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval.
• Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
• Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.
• Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence.
• Acts as a resource and trains new employees.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under general supervision.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.