Clinical Laboratory Assistant II
Charleston, South Carolina
Clinical Laboratory Assistant II
- R-0000037497
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Laboratory
- Clinical & Research Support Services
- Full Time
Job Description Summary
The Clinical/Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to the pre analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. 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 assignedEntity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000494 CHS - Lab Central Receiving (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-19Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. 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
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.
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