Molecular Diagnostics Lab Assistant II

Pathgroup-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathgroup- is seeking a Lab Assistant I to accurately capture computer images for cytogenetic cases using CytoVision, perform data entry, and support clerical tasks in the lab. The role includes imaging, labeling, specimen handling and routine lab duties in a professional environment.

Responsibilities also include answering calls, maintaining supplies, and ensuring adherence to privacy and safety policies governing laboratory work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong data entry and clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture computer images for cytogenetic cases using CytoVision.
• Perform data entry for patient demographics and case folders.
• Handle specimens, print labels, and prepare requisitions.
• Answer inbound calls and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain supplies and perform routine lab cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, safety and security policies.

Skills

Data entry

Phone handling

Laboratory safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

In progress: Bachelor's/Associates degree

Tools

CytoVision

MS Office

Job description

The person in this position is a Lab Assistant I who is responsible for accurately capturing computer images for cytogenetic cases. This position performs various functions in the lab to include data entry, answering telephones, mail distribution, copying, faxing, scanning, sending reports, reference lab issues, specimen handling, and assisting department with secretarial functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for accurately capturing computer images for using CytoVision software.
• Performs data entry concerning patient demographics information, copying requisitions for case folders, and imaging.
• Handling of specialty specimens including assembling specimen folders, printing labels, sorting samples by department, filling out paperwork for add‑on testing and sending out samples for reference testing.
• Cover‑slip, clean, and file specialty testing slides.
• Maintaining and stocking consumable supplies for the department.
• Perform lab cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Receive inbound calls from physicians, laboratories, nurses, clients, sales reps, clinics, and hospitals and directs those calls to appropriate personnel and communicate with clients, as necessary.
• Collect information related to client inquiries/complaints and communicate to Client Services Representative for follow‑up and response.
• Handle difficult calls tactfully, courteously, and professionally.
• Routine clerical duties including filing, faxing, inventory of supplies for the various departments, receiving and distributing mail.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• In process of obtaining a Bachelors of Science or Associates degree is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of one year of previous health care environment job‑related experience is required.

Work Location Type

On-Site

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