Lab Assistant (Data Entry / Processing) - San Antonio, Texas
About The Position
The Lab Assistant supports the patient care process by processing, preparing, routing, and storing laboratory specimens, and by entering patient, client, billing, and test information into the Laboratory Information System. The role requires recognizing when corrective action is needed and implementing effective solutions. Work takes place in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and required personal protective equipment (PPE), with a focus on safety, compliance, and quality control. This part-time, benefit-eligible role is based in San Antonio, Texas. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, and varied hours between 4:00 PM and 1:00 AM; these details are subject to change. The position has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees receive training on safeguards and must maintain strict confidentiality, comply with privacy and security standards, and access PHI only when required for job duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
- Ability to follow applicable privacy and security standards and maintain confidentiality of PHI.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.
Responsibilities
- Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens.
- Enter patient, client, billing, and test information into the Laboratory Information System.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Follow safety, compliance, and quality-control practices in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of PHI and access it only as required to fulfill job duties.
Benefits
- Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
