Clerk - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Clinical Laboratory - Part-time -0.6 fte - day shift

Responsibilities Responsible for daily report distribution, mail room responsibilities, maintenance and oversight of department office equipment, as assigned, and depending upon departmental need. Receives and accessions laboratory specimens into the Laboratory Information System Prepares specimens for testing on site, or to be sent to sister hospitals, reference labs, outside institutions. Specimen handling knowledge required. Specimen accessioning knowledge required. Accessions specimens for anatomical pathology as per established policies. Files and retrieves slides, blocks, reports for anatomical pathology. Preparing the histology gross room for frozen section Knowledge of laboratory tests and specimen collection Prior experience preferred in specimen handling and accessioning. Handles various types of patient specimens: surgical specimens, biopsies, blood, fluid, urine, stool, etc. Answers the telephone, files, prints, faxes report and communicate results to physicians and other authorized medical personnel, observes HIPAA regulation. Meet deadlines, multi-tasking, data entry into the laboratory information system, attention to detail. Professionalism, organization, dependability Computer proficiency required. Effectively interact with nursing and medical staff May have to perform CPA as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma, Some college preferred Ability to handle multiple priorities. Accurate and advance data entry skills and computer proficiency Computer Proficiency (Word and Excel), Knowledge of medical terminology required. Excellent written and oral communication, Effective interpersonal and communication skills and excellent telephone etiquette, professional and courteous attitude, excellent customer service skills. Compensation The salary range for the role is $26.1547 - $28.1328 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Morningside