Lab Assistant I
About The Position
The Lab Assistant I performs registration, medical necessity screening, and order entry for specimens received in the laboratory. The role produces reports from the laboratory information system and routes them appropriately, handles telephone calls to the laboratory front office, and receives and delivers specimens to laboratory departments in a timely manner. The assistant prepares specimens for analysis, loads automated instruments, and faxes reports in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. The position works afternoons, with hours that may vary between 12:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Alternating weekends and holidays are required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Register specimens received in the laboratory.
- Perform medical necessity screening and enter specimen orders.
- Produce reports from the laboratory information system and route them as required.
- Handle phone calls received in the laboratory front office.
- Receive and deliver specimens to laboratory departments in a timely manner.
- Prepare specimens for analysis and load automated instruments.
- Fax reports 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
