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Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

Dartmouth Health

New London, NHFull-time$17–26.35/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17–26.35/hr
Location
New London, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Dartmouth Health is hiring a Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory. The Laboratory Assistant serves as a key member of the Laboratory team by providing exceptional customer service and administrative support. This position serves as a primary point of contact for patients and healthcare providers. Responsibilities include assisting patients, order entry, specimen receiving, and other laboratory support functions. The Laboratory Assistant ensures accurate specimen handling and maintains compliance with laboratory policies and safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key focus areas include Provide exceptional customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and internal departments., Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to inquiries or direct calls appropriately., and Transcribe laboratory orders accurately into the Laboratory information system..

Important skills include Customer Service, Communication, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Basic Computer Proficiency, and Laboratory Information System.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsBasic Computer ProficiencyLaboratory Information SystemSpecimen Handling

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentPrevious Laboratory ExperiencePhlebotomy ExperienceHealthcare ExperienceCoursework Toward College Degree in Healthcare or Biological ScienceArea of Interest Allied Health

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

The Laboratory Assistant serves as a key member of the Laboratory team by providing exceptional customer service and administrative support. This position serves as a primary point of contact for patients and healthcare providers. Responsibilities include assisting patients, order entry, specimen receiving, and other laboratory support functions. The Laboratory Assistant ensures accurate specimen handling and maintains compliance with laboratory policies and safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and internal departments.

  • Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to inquiries or direct calls appropriately.

  • Transcribe laboratory orders accurately into the Laboratory information system.

  • Receive specimen drop-offs, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and documentation.

  • Collaborate effectively with laboratory personnel, registration staff, nursing units, provider offices, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient patient care and issue resolution.

  • Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, including stocking work areas and rotating inventory to ensure proper usage and minimize waste.

  • Follow laboratory policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements to maintain specimen integrity and quality standards.

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations.

Qualifications

  • Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn laboratory information system.

Preferred

  • Previous laboratory, phlebotomy, or healthcare experience.

  • Coursework toward a college degree in a healthcare, biological science, or related field.

  • Area of Interest:Allied Health

  • Pay Range:$17.00/Hr. - $26.35/Hr.

  • FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

  • Shift:Day

  • Job ID:41477

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | NLH Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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