Cytogenetic Lab Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

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 include:

• Performs data entry concerning patient demographics information, copying requisitions and imaging.
• Handling of specimens including printing labels, sorting samples by department, filling out paperwork for add-on testing, completing electronic documentation of specimen storage and transport, as well as packaging samples for send out reference testing.
• 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.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Education and licensure:

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

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of previous health care environment job-related experience is preferred.