Toxicology Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Data Entry

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a dedicated staff member in the Toxicology Lab to collect and process laboratory specimens, enter data into the EHR/LIS, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members. This in-person role supports daily operations, documentation, and client interactions.

The position involves specimen handling, urine collections, software usage, and collaboration with clinicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or an approved equivalent
• Six months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing: receive, prepare and distribute clinical specimens
• Process client urine collections and complete required documentation
• Use EHR, LIS, Web Portal and MS Office to complete daily tasks
• Handle high-volume inquiries from clinicians and patients via phone and EHR in-baskets
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment as needed
• Provide administrative support and department-specific tasks after training
• Assist with inventory management and restocking of supplies
• Assist with training of new staff and students

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

LIS

Web Portal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a dedicated staff member in the Toxicology Lab to collect and process laboratory specimens, enter data into the EHR/LIS, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members. This in-person role supports daily operations, documentation, and client interactions.

The position involves specimen handling, urine collections, software usage, and collaboration with clinicians.