Lab Clerk - OLGMC - PRN

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

81d

About The Position

This job is responsible for clerical functions which support the department and at some locations, will maintain the overall cleanliness of the lab areas including appropriate quality control functions and equipment monitoring. Performs routine operational procedures following detailed instructions in accordance with established protocols. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year experience in a medical office, office, or customer service setting.
• Basic skills such as reading, writing, spelling, and math to complete daily paperwork, write or fill out reports.
• Working knowledge to efficiently use copy machine, calculator, computer and printer operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates versatility and cooperation.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

Responsibilities

• Provides client services support through assisting internal and external doctors, nurses, labs, etc. to facilitate the delivery of patient laboratory results using EPIC and the Laboratory computer system, SOFT.
• Communicates issues regarding delays of tests results within the Laboratory to the House Coordinator and Emergency Department.
• Facilitates communication between labs and different departments within all Hospitals.
• Enters outside Home Health agency orders into Epic to ensure proper billing.
• Acts as the call center for the lab ensuring the proper transfer of calls as to not impede laboratory staff from their core duties.
• Receives laboratory supply orders for clinics, hospitals and external clients, and fills and distributes via lab courier.
• Discards outdated specimens following established guidelines.
• Monitors and cleans equipment and performs appropriate quality control functions on glassware, checks pH levels and general surface cleaning.
• Performs water checks for detergent residue and autoclaves spore checks adhering to laboratory policy.
• Counts inventory weekly and checks expiration date according to proper procedure.
• Appropriately discard biohazard waste daily.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED