Lab Assistant, Marshall Medical Centers South, Full Time, 3rd Shift

About the role

• Coordinates clerical and nursing home functions under general supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
• Schedules and collects Nursing and Group Homes.
• Coordinates offsite collection site staffing.
• Handles computer registration, order entry, printing, charting, mailing, faxing and filing of reports.
• Accessioning of Pathology/Cytology specimens.
• Answers telephone.
• Assures accurate charges and billing information.
• Conducts employee competency testing.
• Reviews and updates procedure manuals.
• Provides clerical staff training.
• Ensures charts are submitted to coder in a timely manner.
• Reviews nursing home monthly bills for accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education: Prefer high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED).
• Experience: 2 years clerical experience after 1 to 2 months on‑the‑job training.
• Abilities/Skills:
  • Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele regarding instructions and other information.
  • Numerical ability to calculate by formula.
  • Form perception and finger dexterity to handle paperwork and keyboards.
  • Dependable.

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain‑lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly‑trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150‑bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 and is a 90‑bed facility.

In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid‑county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000‑square‑foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.