Clinical Laboratory Assistant
LOCATION: 82 Washington St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Laboratory Assistant will provide administrative help in the Clinical Laboratory in daily accessioning activities. Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and a variety of clerical duties in support of department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives sorts and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory.
- Receives and processes phone calls/ voicemail, written/electronic requests from physicians for routine, STAT, and/or special laboratory tests.
- Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, checking labeling, and logging specimens.
- Enters patient data into the computer interface for integration into the electronic medical record and retrieves data from the system.
- Follows appropriate handling requirements for specific specimens.
- Participates in competency testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Packages samples for shipment for specialty laboratory testing.
- Performs a variety of clerical duties daily in support of the department.
- Answers, screens, and directs phone calls received in the Laboratory.
- Process and files forms request, record, receipts and related laboratory paperwork.
- Organizes laboratory area, including general cleaning and upkeep.
- Fulfilling supply requests from phlebotomy sites weekly.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum education of a HS Diploma or equivalent
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Must have experience with data entry and computers
- Proficiency in Medical Terminology and previous related experience preferred