Job Description:
Lab Associate - Laboratory
Full Time 2nd Shift
Job Summary:
- The Laboratory Associate performs the pre-analytic phase of patient specimen testing to ensure accurate and quality results.
- Gathers demographic and financial information pertinent for the lab visit to enable customer satisfaction and financial viability and enters data into Hospital Information System.
- Transcribes outpatient lab orders and performs entry of some test results received from outside reference laboratories.
- Assists with non-blood specimen collection for legal urine drug screen testing.
- Assists in processing laboratory specimens and delivering them to the respective departments.
- Provides excellent customer service via telephone and in-person interactions with clinical staff and non-hospital employees.
Requirements:
- High school diploma, or equivalent, or higher required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Works well in a high-pressure environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with Epic System and registration preferred.
- Working knowledge of insurance providers/payers preferred.
- Accuracy and efficiency with knowledge of laboratory terms preferred.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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