Laboratory Assistant/Clerk

UWH of Pennsylvania • Erie, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Laboratory Assistant/Clerk is a supportive position to the Practice, providing clerical and supportive services to Providers and staff. This position reports to the Laboratory Supervisor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Works in various areas and laboratory. Assist in collection of samples from the fishbowls. Specimen orders – Review, clarification, and verification of orders. Specimen preparation and processing – assess specimen acceptability: specimen storage, transport, and labeling, specimen prioritization and distribution. Complete orders and print requisitions and labels for samples. Process samples for transport to the proper lab. Assist laboratory team as directed. Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic typing and keyboarding skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must work independently and be able to function well as part of a team
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to new and changing situations and duties in order to accommodate patient needs effectively
• Exercise judgment and makes decisions
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Physicians, Supervisors and peers
• Must have at least a high school education or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of samples from the fishbowls.
• Specimen orders – Review, clarification, and verification of orders.
• Specimen preparation and processing – assess specimen acceptability: specimen storage, transport, and labeling, specimen prioritization and distribution.
• Complete orders and print requisitions and labels for samples.
• Process samples for transport to the proper lab.
• Assist laboratory team as directed.
• Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED