Laboratory Support Associate I - PART TIME

Agendia•Irvine, CA

34d

About The Position

The Laboratory Support Associate/Part Time, will ensure proper handling of all specimens received and prepare specimens for laboratory testing. This position includes such functions as matching patient information, data entry, and scanning documents. Reports to Manager, Global Customer Success Cooperates with all departments across the organization Participates in: Department meetings Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Receives and sorts specimens for testing Reviews all requisitions for missing information, works closely with Customer Care to obtain missing information in a timely manner and distributes new information to all departments involved. Reports problem holds and provides resolution timely Accessions all cases received for testing, including data entry of all pertinent information into LIS Timely and accurately enters data into LIS, label samples and create folders, generate specimen travel documents, and forwards respective sample to personnel/departments. Assembles case paperwork and files, including pre-analytic documentation and labels Performs quality assurance check of samples Attends department meetings and company in-service training to enhance knowledge on testing and systems. Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required. Follow Departments procedures including specimen routing and handling. Maintains or assists in maintaining inventory of the department Files and archives patient folders May coordinate remote storage and retrieval for site as needed May assist with coordinating waste pickups and maintains documentation. Receives incoming supplies: store and inventory Returns slides and blocks to clients May assist with scheduling equipment preventative with vendors Serves as point of contact for the department; coordinates incoming and outgoing courier shipments and department mail; answer phone and greets visitors as needed Assist management and technical staff with administrative duties as needed. The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience preferred.
Achieves desired level of competency and accuracy for the main department processes (Accessioning, and sample returns) within 6 months
Works productively and efficiently to achieve company and departmental goals
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff
Adheres to Agendia core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures
Accurately follows department SOP's for specimen handling and processing

Nice To Haves

Proficient with MS Office Programs
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards.
Must be able to work in a bio-hazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual

Responsibilities

Receives and sorts specimens for testing
Reviews all requisitions for missing information, works closely with Customer Care to obtain missing information in a timely manner and distributes new information to all departments involved.
Reports problem holds and provides resolution timely
Accessions all cases received for testing, including data entry of all pertinent information into LIS
Timely and accurately enters data into LIS, label samples and create folders, generate specimen travel documents, and forwards respective sample to personnel/departments.
Assembles case paperwork and files, including pre-analytic documentation and labels
Performs quality assurance check of samples
Attends department meetings and company in-service training to enhance knowledge on testing and systems.
Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
Follow Departments procedures including specimen routing and handling.
Maintains or assists in maintaining inventory of the department
Files and archives patient folders
May coordinate remote storage and retrieval for site as needed
May assist with coordinating waste pickups and maintains documentation.
Receives incoming supplies: store and inventory
Returns slides and blocks to clients
May assist with scheduling equipment preventative with vendors
Serves as point of contact for the department; coordinates incoming and outgoing courier shipments and department mail; answer phone and greets visitors as needed
Assist management and technical staff with administrative duties as needed.