Technical Lab Specialist 24N

Women & Infants Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a Technical Laboratory Specialist to perform data entry, verify information, and generate reports; assist with receipt and routing of lab specimens and provide test results. The role includes secretarial support such as scheduling, answering phones, filing, maintaining stock and keeping the work area orderly, while protecting patient confidentiality.

Strong English proficiency and a high school diploma with 3–6 months of related experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with emphasis in business and data processing background desirable.
• 3–6 months experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in English language.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry and generation of reports and documents.
• Coordinates receipt and routing of specimens.
• Responds to inquiries for test results.
• Provides secretarial support: scheduling, phones, filing.
• Maintains stock, supplies and work area in good order.
• Preserves patient confidentiality.

Skills

Data entry

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Technical Laboratory Specialist performs a variety of data entry, verification and other related computer functions, including generation and distribution of reports. Handles receipt and routing of lab specimens, provides test results, performs secretarial support duties and other job-related duties as requested.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs data entry and generation of various reports and documents.
• Coordinates receipt and routing of specimens.
• Responds to inquiries for test results.
• Provides secretarial support, such as scheduling, answering phones and filing.
• Maintains stock, supplies and work area in good order.
• Preserves and protects patients' rights to confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma required with an emphasis in business and data processing background highly desirable. Must have three to six months experience in a similar position and be proficient in the English language.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.