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Department Assistant - FT - Lab

Trinity Health

  • Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, Connecticut
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family. . Duties also include regulatory and compliance responsibilities, maintaining files, scheduling and registration of lab work, preparation of documents, attending lab meetings and preparing meeting minutes, ordering supplies, filing, copying, and any other clerical duties as assigned.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, Connecticut
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttps://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results

    Description

    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Shift:

    Day Shift

    Description:

    Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury CT Please Attach ResumeYou would be responsible for providing clerical and telephone support to facilitate the efficient operation of the Laboratory Department. Must be able to handle difficult calls and provide information to physicians inquiring about their patients. Duties also include regulatory and compliance responsibilities, maintaining files, scheduling and registration of lab work, preparation of documents, attending lab meetings and preparing meeting minutes, ordering supplies, filing, copying, and any other clerical duties as assigned.

    What You Will Do:

    • Provides clerical and telephone support

    • Acts as the liaison between the laboratory and the clients.

    • Fulfills all regulatory and compliance responsibilities, i.e., CAP, DPH & CLIA certifications and licensure records are up to date.

    • Maintains all employee files to comply with regulatory standards.

    • Performs clerical revisions and typing of current and new policy and procedure manuals.

    • Records and distributes all laboratory meeting minutes.

    • Manages laboratory supplies related to section (PeopleSoft and Staples).

    • Assists in registration of lab work as needed.

    •  Faxes lab results to clients.

    •  Organizes and files CAP PT surveys.

    • Assists in mail delivery and specimen transport.

    • Schedules Courier services to Outreach facilities.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Position Hours:

    • 40 hours, Day Shifts

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Position requires educational level of High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in a health-related field, preferred.

    • Three (3) years of administrative/clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

    • Strong administrative and clerical skills including proficiency in computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

    • Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, outside providers and patients effectively and professionally. Excellent telephone demeanor.

    • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

    Position Highlights and Benefits:

    • Our Mission and Core Values

    • Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

    • Generous Shift Diffs

    • Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

    Ministry Information:

    • Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family. 

    Our Commitment

    Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    About Company

    Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.