Laboratory Assistant-LGH-Full time, Evenings- 1pm-9:30pm

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant provides support to the medical laboratory technicians and scientists. The role adheres to regulatory compliance, maintains quality standards, and facilitates effective communication within a clinical laboratory. Responsibilities encompass pre-analytical steps in specimen processing, answering phone calls and maintaining effective communication within the laboratory, other departments, and providers. Manages the pneumatic tube system, specimen problem resolution relevant to the assigned duties, and billing functions within the clinical laboratory. Additionally, manages workload, promotes operational efficiency, addresses conflicts as needed, and embraces any assigned duties for the laboratory's excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment and procedures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Proficiency in basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS).
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience with billing and coding procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide support to medical laboratory technicians and scientists.
Adhere to regulatory compliance and maintain quality standards.
Facilitate effective communication within the clinical laboratory, other departments, and providers.
Perform pre-analytical steps in specimen processing.
Answer phone calls.
Manage the pneumatic tube system.
Resolve specimen problems relevant to assigned duties.
Perform billing functions within the clinical laboratory.
Manage workload and promote operational efficiency.
Address conflicts as needed.
Perform any assigned duties for the laboratory's excellence.