Lab Assistant I

Silver Cross Hospital

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant I at Silver Cross Hospital performs registration, medical necessity screening, and order entry on specimens received in the laboratory. This role is also responsible for producing reports from the lab information system and correctly routing them as required. The assistant handles phone calls received in the laboratory front office, receives and delivers specimens to various laboratory departments in a timely manner, prepares specimens for analysis, and loads automated instruments. Additionally, the position involves faxing reports in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Graduate, or equivalent required
• Ability to work as a team player with excellent customer services skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs registration, medical necessity screening, and order entry on specimens received in the laboratory
• Produces reports from the lab information system and correctly routes as required
• Handles phone calls received in the laboratory front office
• Receives and delivers specimens to laboratory departments in a timely manner
• Prepares specimens for analysis
• Loads automated instruments
• Faxes reports as required in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees