Lab Assistant/ Client Services Clerk | 40 hours per week | Core Laboratory

Great River Health • West Burlington, IA

68d • $17

About The Position

Responsible for the collection and processing of laboratory specimens, registering patients, ordering laboratory tests, sorting and distributing laboratory reports, answering phones, specimen labeling, may transcribe recorded messages and practitioner diagnosis and recommendations into patient medical records, may prepare consult send out cases, transporting samples between collection sites and the laboratory, may perform lab testing and specimen setup, may perform phlebotomy, must demonstrate absolute accuracy in patient identification, specimen labeling and have knowledge of test requirements as well as other duties related to department specific needs. Requires the ability to professionally portray the Laboratory's image by demonstrating pleasant and courteous mannerisms at all times.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Medical terminology Preferred
• Clinical experience in a hospital setting Preferred
• Phlebotomy experience Preferred
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel Software
• Computer classes/experience
• Certified Medical Assistant Preferred or Licensed Practical Nurse Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collect blood or other laboratory specimens
• Register patients
• Order laboratory tests
• Sort and distribute laboratory reports
• Answer phone calls and evaluate their importance
• Label specimens
• Transport samples between collection sites and the laboratory
• Explain blood or laboratory specimen collection procedures to patients
• Demonstrate absolute accuracy in patient identification and specimen labeling
• Set up specimens and may perform waived laboratory testing
• Process, package, and prepare laboratory specimens and/or consult send out cases for reference laboratories
• Monitor referral laboratory completion
• Receive and transcribe recorded messages with practitioner diagnosis and recommendations in patient medical records
• Route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate locations
• Transmit correspondence and medical records via pneumatic tube system, mail, email, or fax
• Clean the work area and maintain area by performing maintenance and cleaning on ancillary laboratory equipment
• Reconcile billing utilizing interdepartmental collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees