Job Description

Under the direction of the manager, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for preparing samples for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory; and performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)-waived testing under supervision of a technologist/technician. The Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory patient registrations, processes orders, and records maintenance.



Receives, processes, and delivers samples to analytical areas according to procedures and policy + Monitors delivery systems and front desk for samples received
+ Verifies and enters patient identification information on specimen labels
+ Sorts and delivers laboratory specimens to specialized laboratory areas
+ Prioritizes samples according to order status (STAT, ASAP, etc.) priority, and required turn-around-times
Prepares samples to be shipped to a reference laboratory, following all specimen transport regulations; and completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing + Verifies correct sample type, labeling, and transport criteria for reference lab samples
+ Prepares samples for transport according to regulations; consulting with technicians/technologists concerning sample requirements when needed
+ Scans reported results into Electronic Health Record (EHR) upon receipt of results from reference laboratory
+ Completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing and enters results into EHR under the supervision of a laboratory technician / technologist
Performs clerical duties for the front desk, admission processes, and maintenance of laboratory documents + Responsible for monitoring and directing calls coming into the department
+ Communicates appropriate information to the patient, lab staff, and interdisciplinary areas with excellent customer service
+ Responsible for dispatching phlebotomists as requested
+ Completes and verifies all lab registration processes on patients
+ Responsible for entering physician orders into the Electronic Health Record system accurately and in a timely manner
+ Fills supply orders for laboratory clients and clinics
+ Responsible for distribution of reports and maintaining of laboratory documents and records


Education:


High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:


No experience required
Skills:


Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach * Completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail