Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Location: 82 Washington Street Poughkeepsie NY, 12601 Division: Clinical Lab Classification: Part-Time Non-Exempt Hourly Reports to: Practice Manager/Director or Clinical Supervisor Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30PM-9PM and rotating weekends

Position Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant will provide administrative help in the Clinical Laboratory in daily accessioning activities. Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and a variety of clerical duties in support of department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives sorts and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory.
• Receives and processes phone calls/voicemail, written/electronic requests from physicians for routine, STAT, and/or special laboratory tests.
• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, checking labeling, and logging specimens.
• Enters patient data into the computer interface for integration into the electronic medical record and retrieves data from the system.
• Follows appropriate handling requirements for specific specimens.
• Participates in competency testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Packages samples for shipment for specialty laboratory testing.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties daily in support of the department.
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls received in the Laboratory.
• Process and files forms request, record, receipts and related laboratory paperwork.
• Organizes laboratory area, including general cleaning and upkeep.
• Fulfilling supply requests from phlebotomy sites weekly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum education of a HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must have experience with data entry and computers
• Proficiency in Medical Terminology and previous related experience preferred