Laboratory Associate I (Lab Central Receiving)

About the role

The Laboratory Associate performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of client demographic information
• Processing test orders and order review
• Reconciling specimen/order problems
• Affixing assistance with facilitating send-out testing
• Ensuring proper patient registration
• Paper requisition filing
• Supply management support
• Answering phones
• Ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution
• Serving as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences including 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences.
• Experience: None.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality

Skills

• Data Entry
• Order Processing
• Specimen Management
• Phone Answering
• Sample Labeling
• Problem Solving

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.