Medical Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Reports

United Regional Health Care System Inc; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United Regional Health Care System Inc seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support clerical and laboratory workflows, including order entry, specimen handling, labeling, and result reporting to assist diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and effective English communication; certification is preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, infection control, and collaboration with laboratory staff in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma; English communication in writing and speech.
• Must comprehend basic medical terminology and work with accuracy.
• Certification or willingness to obtain certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides communication link between laboratory staff and outreach clients to facilitate prompt, accurate lab services.
• Keeps pathology records updated and prepares reports for quality assurance and compliance.
• Processes and distributes lab reports and mail according to approved procedures.
• Transcribes physician orders and supports specimen testing requests.

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Prioritization

Basic math

Office equipment

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

English proficiency

Certification preferred

Job description

United Regional Health Care System Inc seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support clerical and laboratory workflows, including order entry, specimen handling, labeling, and result reporting to assist diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and effective English communication; certification is preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, infection control, and collaboration with laboratory staff in a hospital setting.