Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing

Major Responsibilities:

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  Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
  
  



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  Obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information.
  
  



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  Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system.
  
  



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  Answers and screens telephone calls.
  
  



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  Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval.
  
  



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  Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
  
  



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  Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.
  
  



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  Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
  
  



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  Maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence.
  
  



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  Acts as a resource and trains new employees.
  
  

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

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  None Required.
  
  

Education Required:

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  High School Graduate.
  
  

Experience Required:

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  No experience required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

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  Excellent communication skills.
  
  



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  Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
  
  



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  Keyboarding and typing skills.
  
  



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  Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under general supervision.
  
  



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  Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  



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  Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
  
  



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  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend the majority of the workday.
  
  



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  May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
  
  



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  Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
  
  



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  Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
  
  



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  Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.



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