Administrative Assistant- Pathology Lab

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, MA

24d•$20 - $27

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Performs, under supervision of the Pathologist and Director, routine data entry and clerical functions associated with Pathology, Histology and Clinical Laboratory. Performs duties associated with customer service and lab support.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Previous administrative experience in lab setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform registration, test ordering, report printing (OMR and Athena) with ability to use LIS and HIS proficiently.
Sorts Laboratory reports and mails to the appropriate ordering Physicians.
Enters orders on all tests on outpatients using all appropriate test codes and includes any needed comments.
Works independently using available resources as needed, prioritizing responsibilities on a daily basis.
Places patient as priority.
Interacts with patients in a professional manner, answers patient questions and problem solves issues for quick resolution.
Answers telephone courteously and gives results and/or relays messages as required.
Maintains test tray and working area in a sanitary condition.
Checks requisitions for accurately.
Assists in orienting and training new employees as assigned on the responsibilities of the Front Office.
Schedules breath test patients and therapeutic phlebotomy patients and other procedures as necessary.