Lab Assistant - Part Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part Time Lab Assistant

5 hours / 4 days per week

8pm-1am

Wednesday

• Saturday or Sunday

• Wednesday

Job Title: Lab Assistant I

Department: Pre-Analytical Operations

AFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Pre-Analytical Operations Supervisor

Manages People: No

Experience: Typically requires 0-1 years of related experience.

Level of Supervision: Work is closely managed.

Job Summary:

• Lab Assistant I is responsible for accessing patient sample information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), accurately according to received requisitions. Able to assist in troubleshooting issues with patient samples and effectively communicate internally and externally.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Review all information to be accurate and meet the company's and regulatory standards.

• Accepts deliveries from couriers.

• Accession patient sample information and physician test orders according to requisitions, accurately.

• Provide oversight of orders on requisitions on pre-accessioned samples.

• Identify missing information and execute proper route when missing information is identified.

• Scan patient requisitions for medical records.

• Maintain a reportable error rate below .05% with a goal of zero errors per month.

• Verify required information, per HIPPA/CAP/CLIA, is obtained on all orders.

• Responsible for adherence to annual safety, compliance and HIPPA training.

Qualifications:

Education -

High School diploma or equivalent

Competencies/Skills -

Strong organizational skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.

Ability to work independently

Effective oral communication skills

Experience -

6 months experience working in a laboratory environment, preferred.

Experience working with MS Office required.