Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000494 CHS - Lab Central Receiving (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Job Description

Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution. Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions and other duties as assigned (CLA I <1 year experience and CLA II >1 year experience)

Additional Job Description

Education: HS Diploma or GED equivalent required and a minimum of one year of health care setting experience; or certified as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant; or certified as a phlebotomist; or student enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science program in a science related major; or a Bachelor of Science degree; or enrolled in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science program or Medical Laboratory Technician program.

Previous customer service work experience required and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an Anatomical or Clinical Pathology Laboratory required. Typing speed of corrected 45 wpm.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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