Administrative Lab Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • Portsmouth, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Lab Assistant organizes and coordinates multiple functions in the Laboratory Department. The role registers patients, accesses laboratory orders as appropriate, and centrifuges and processes blood for shipping and testing across laboratory areas. It responds promptly to phone inquiries and refers issues to the appropriate supervisor. Additional clerical and support duties include maintaining specimen logs and pending lists, maintaining and cleaning centrifuges, and supporting communication among the team. The assistant handles specimens according to policy, ensures proper identification and patient confidentiality, maintains a clean work area, manages inventory, and contributes to laboratory operations, education, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate reliability, respectful communication, professionalism, and adherence to company values, policies, and ethical standards.
• Maintain a positive attitude and represent the organization with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate multiple functions in the Laboratory Department.
• Register patients and accession laboratory orders as appropriate.
• Centrifuge and process blood for shipping and testing in laboratory areas.
• Respond to phone inquiries promptly and refer problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain specimen logs and pending lists, and perform centrifuge maintenance and cleaning.
• Support communication among team members and communicate patient or operational issues across shifts and departments as appropriate.
• Handle and process specimens according to policy, ensuring proper identification.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and keep the work environment clean.
• Manage inventory, monitor material expiration dates, rotate stock, and reduce waste.
• Use independent judgment and critical thinking to recognize and resolve problems by applying procedures and scientific knowledge.
• Notify management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues and document corrective actions, including errors.
• Meet personnel standards and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing.
• Educate and train new personnel, fellows, residents, students, and visitors within the Laboratory scope of practice.
• Work effectively with departments and teams to meet patient needs and organizational goals.
• Participate in quality and process improvement projects and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Legal counseling, identity theft protection, auto and home insurance, preferred banking partnerships, financial wellbeing counseling, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED