Clinical Laboratory Assistant/FT (Marion, SC)

Medical University of South Carolina

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• A minimum of one year of health care setting experience
• certified as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant
• certified as a phlebotomist
• student enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science program in a science related major
• a Bachelor of Science degree
• enrolled in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science program or Medical Laboratory Technician program
• Must be familiar with the city and the surrounding areas.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Clinical Lab Assistant or certified as a medical assistant or certified as a phlebotomist or one -year work experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• data entry of client demographic information
• processing test orders and order review
• reconciling specimen/order problems
• facilitating send out testing
• ensure proper patient registration
• paper requisition filing
• supply management support
• answers phones
• ensuring proper labeling of samples
• sample distribution

Benefits

• option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED