Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Henderson

Owensboro Health•Henderson, KY

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory. The role supports specimen handling, supply and equipment upkeep, patient registration and insurance processes, communication of test results, and maintenance of a safe, organized work area. Depending on departmental needs, the assistant may also collect specimens, perform waived laboratory testing, and help distribute physicians’ reports. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a stressful environment. The employee is expected to support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures; and work consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability. This is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period). Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekend work is as needed. The role is based in the Laboratory Henderson department of Owensboro Health Medical Group.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher required upon hire.
No prior work experience required.
No licensure, certification, or registration required.
Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Receive, identify, accession, process, and transport specimens.
Maintain equipment and adequate supply stock, and order supplies as needed.
Confirm eligibility and verify insurance benefits, referrals, and authorizations for identified patient registrations.
Communicate test results to appropriate healthcare providers.
Maintain a safe, aseptic, and organized work area.
Perform clerical duties, including supply distribution, answering phones, data entry, and filing.
May perform venipuncture on patients of all age groups and collect other specimens using proper therapeutic skills and established procedures.
May assist with timely delivery of physicians’ reports by phone and electronic distribution.
May perform waived laboratory testing on-site and report results according to government standards.
Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures and uphold compliance, safety, and high-reliability practices.