Lab Assistant -Receiving and Processing Lab

Job Requirements

In the Referrals Lab at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System- Lab Assistants will rotate between inpatient specimen receiving, outpatient registrations, and MGC/ICC specimen receiving. Lab assistants will work with the Lab Techs in the department to ensure specimens are processed appropriately as needed, load/unload the automation line, investigate automation line errors and issues, investigate specimen issues, assist lab techs with department maintenance including automation line, centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers as needed, and other job duties as assigned.

Position Summary

A Laboratory Assistant Non-Technical registers patients/specimens by validating and keying correct demographic and billing information and performs compliant order verification. Orders lab procedures in the LIS. Accessions and processes all types of patient specimens in preparation for testing in the various sections of the laboratory. A Laboratory Assistant Non-Technical must follow established laboratory standards, practices, and procedures. Understands and complies with the Behavior Standards and department policies, procedures and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience

• Intermediate level of computer knowledge and experience

License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• Prior laboratory experience or hospital registration experience
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding
• Knowledge of insurance

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position while responding calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Must be able to work as a team member, demonstrating good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate professionally with physicians, management and staff.
• Must be able to make decisions and use appropriate judgment.
• Registration of patients/specimens following all procedures as outlined.
• Receive, accession, and process all types of inpatient and outpatient specimens.
• Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients, families, and visitors ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.
• Whiles these standards are intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.