Laboratory Assistant II - Cape Coral Hospital
About the role
The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for performing various clinical, clerical, and financial job duties assigned within the scope of laboratory services. Clinical duties include specimen verification and processing, phlebotomy and, sample tracking including crediting and cancellation of laboratory testing, and processing send out tests. Clerical duties include phone reception, printing and distribution of reports, operation of office equipment such as fax machines, copy machines and printers, in addition to basic computer skills in the laboratory and hospital information systems. Financial duties include insurance verification, reviewing patient accounts for proper diagnosis coding, and providing necessary forms (e.g. ABN) and documentation to ensure payment of services.
Responsibilities
- Perform specimen verification and processing
- Conduct phlebotomy and sample tracking including crediting and cancellation of laboratory testing
- Process send out tests
- Handle phone reception and distribute reports
- Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copy machines, and printers
- Utilize basic computer skills in the laboratory and hospital information systems
- Verify insurance and review patient accounts for proper diagnosis coding
- Provide necessary forms (e.g. ABN) and documentation for payment of services
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: GED
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting
- Preferred: Phlebotomy certification
- State of Florida licensure required
Qualifications
- Basic computer skills in the laboratory and hospital information systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen processing
- Financial management
- Office equipment operation
- Insurance verification
- Accounting and coding
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$20.50 - $24.09 / hour
Schedule
Shift 1/7:00:00AM to 4:00:00PM