<p>SUMMARY:</p> <p>We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our Specimen Processing team. This full time role will work nights, including every other weekend (on nights).</p> <p>Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Specimen Processing</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assists in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders</p> </li><li> <p>Performs patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service</p> </li><li> <p>Manages client test results according to established procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with training of new staff and students</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizes the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), Client software (Atlas), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizes the laboratory information system (LIS) to monitor the appropriate test pending logs and communicate to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed</p> </li><li> <p>Performs all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocol, including, but not limited to:</p> </li><li> <p>specimen labeling using proper patient identification techniques</p> </li><li> <p>preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories</p> </li><li> <p>process client ordering via Altas or paper document</p> </li><li> <p>Performs urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork</p> </li><li> <p>Operates laboratory equipment for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform</p> </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED </li><li>OR- </li><li>An approved equivalent combination of education and experience </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association </li><li>OR- </li><li>Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses </li><li>OR- </li><li>Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Customer Service skills </li></ul>