Laboratory Client Services Specialist

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan contributions (403(b)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Gym membership discounts

Employee discount and payroll deducts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Lab Client Services Assistant who will order and label specimens, accession samples, and prepare them for testing under the supervision of the Laboratory Support Services Manager.

The role includes rapid LIS data entry, specimen distribution, and basic clerical duties, with opportunities to train new staff and assist in lab operations. A high school diploma and relevant coursework are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate in Medical Office Technology or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and electronically records receipt in Laboratory Information System (LIS) of all specimens.
• Quick registers patient in Lab Information System, orders testing (LIS), labels and accession specimens for laboratory testing.
• Distributes all specimens to appropriate department for laboratory testing, gathers specimens for final storage, and retrieves specimens for add-on testing.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Performs receptionist duties including answering phones and directing patients, visitors, and employees to appropriate areas of the lab and SOMC.
• Performs clerical duties including typing, mail distribution, filing, charting, and result/report delivery via phone, fax, or mail.
• Orders and maintains office supplies.
• Uses the automated line as appropriate.
• Processes PKU specimens for delivery to the Ohio Department of Health.
• Centrifuges specimens and distributes to work station.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Certificate in Medical Office Technology or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Lab Client Services Assistant who will order and label specimens, accession samples, and prepare them for testing under the supervision of the Laboratory Support Services Manager.

The role includes rapid LIS data entry, specimen distribution, and basic clerical duties, with opportunities to train new staff and assist in lab operations. A high school diploma and relevant coursework are required or preferred.