Lab Aide- Pathology Lab: Pine Street

Lab Aide- Pathology Lab: Pine Street

Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 400 healthcare providers and over 170 offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger Dermatology Group provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services with over 1.5 million patient visits annually.

Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff, and all team members.

Schweiger Dermatology Group has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger Dermatology Group has also received Great Place to Work certification.

Schweiger Dermatology Group's Ultimate Employee Experience:

• Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home
• Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
• Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:
  • Medical (TeleHeath included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
  • 401K after 30 days of employment
  • Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
  • Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
  • Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
• Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:
  • Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
  • 401K after 30 days of employment
• Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services

Job Summary: The Laboratory Aide is responsible for supporting laboratory operations through specimen intake, administrative duties, data entry, transcription, and general lab maintenance. This role does not involve performing technical laboratory duties but is critical to maintaining the efficiency of lab processes. The Lab Aide is expected to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with attention to detail, accuracy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to compliance and safety.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 6am to 2:30pm or 7:30am to 4 pm

Essential Functions: Daily essential functions of the Lab Aide are listed below. Details on how each function is to be performed are outlined in the SOP manual. The SOP manual is to be reviewed by all Lab Aides upon hire when any updates occur and annually.

• Receive laboratory specimens from couriers.
• Review specimens for proper labeling and acceptability.
• Resolve labeling discrepancies according to SOPs.
• Sort specimens for in-house processing or send-outs based on insurance coverage, provider preference, and case type.
• Accession specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prepare cases for reference laboratories and confirm daily pickups.
• Dispose of biohazard and hazardous waste in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to all OSHA, CLIA, and company-specific protocols.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED minimum required; Associate degree preferred.
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with six months experience in a similar role.
• Training and a post training assessment for all role-applicable SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows must be completed after hire but before any laboratory work can be completed independently.

Schweiger Dermatology Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law. Schweiger Dermatology Group does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.