Laboratory Assistant - Part-time

Part time, non-benefits eligible position.

Schedule

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM every third weekend.

Pay

$19.80 - $29.70 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry of patient information and laboratory test orders on outpatient laboratory specimens to ensure quality results are reported timely.
• Operates laboratory and hospital information systems for entry and retrieval of patient demographic data and order entry.
• Works in partnership with Patient Registration department to ensure data accuracy.
• Processes outpatient lab specimens, accurately orders tests, and labels specimens for testing.
• Retrieves patient data and results for clients and physicians; operates remote printers and fax to deliver information as requested.
• Retrieves archived patient data from optical disk while adhering to HIPAA standards for patient confidentiality.
• Provides client service with a customer-oriented focus, including calling stat results to clients and physicians and documenting calls.
• Answers and transfers calls for Clinical Laboratory and Reference Laboratory; utilizes telephone call queue system and logs client call information for add-on tests, recollects, and follow-up issues.
• Uses computer systems for interdepartmental email, specimen tracking, web-based orders, result retrieval, and scanning/indexing lab requisitions.
• Informs couriers of specimen pickups and assists with local pickups when regular couriers are unavailable.
• Follows universal safety precaution standards and patient safety policies.
• Provides support for all lab departments, retrieves information, and assists as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Visual acuity to see monitor screens, computers, and hard copy materials.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Capability to sit for prolonged periods (up to 2 hours).
• Ability to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment.
• Functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60#.
• Ability to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel, and apply proper body mechanics during transfers and transport of supplies/equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call pay, and more based on the role.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Note: Eligibility for programs may depend on FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary).