Lab Assistant

Essential Functions

Enters test requisition data into computer creating an accessioning record which includes: patient demographics and physician data, test requests, ICD-9CM code, and testing priority
Initiates an audit trail if any data required for the accessioning record is missing or ambiguous
Produces bar code labels
Affixes replicates of labels to test requisition and specimen (blood or other) containers
Prepares specimens for testing by centrifuging tubes for tests requiring serum or plasma
Distributes specimens to appropriate departments for analysis
Communicates with extended care facility (ECF) to correct, clarify, or add any information found to be in question or missing on the test requisition
Communicates with the Laboratory Director and/or the Compliance Officer if accessioning irregularities have not been resolved at the time of accessioning
Communicates with nursing personnel at ECFs to relay ALERT test values
Maintains appropriate documentation (JCAHO initiative) of nurse's name, title, and "readback" of all ALERT call-in results
Ensures timely and accurate transfer of physician's request for laboratory testing from the test requisition into computer requisition file
Works in general office/laboratory setting
Extensive computer and phone utilization
Files records/documents as required
Performs additional duties as necessary

High school or equivalent education
Two to three years experience in medical "front office" or administrative experience or training in a hospital, laboratory, or doctor's office
Some supervisory experience
Excellent communications skills, including phone, and knowledge of medical terminology, procedure, and diagnosis coding
Familiar with commonly used computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)