Laboratory Assistant
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Performs technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory.Job ResponsibilitiesAssists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.Maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Orders supplies as needed.Confirms eligibility, verifies insurance benefits, referrals, and authorization for identified patient registrations.Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner.Performs clerical duties including supply distribution, answering phones, data entry, and filing.May perform venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection consistently using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures.May assist in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.May perform waived Laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards.QualificationsHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hireNo experience requiredSkills and AttributesRequires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Physical DemandsStanding: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs: RarelyLifting 25-75 lbs: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs: RarelyCarrying 25-75 lbs: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: OccasionallyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: OccasionallyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: RarelyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: Frequently#J-18808-Ljbffr