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Laboratory Assistant - Toxicology

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Job overview

Under general supervision, the Laboratory Assistant collects and processes specimens, enters data into the EHR and LIS, and communicates with patients, families, and the healthcare team using various tools in a professional manner.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceElectronic Health RecordLaboratory Information SystemWeb PortalMicrosoft Office Suite

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDApproved Equivalent Combination of Education and ExperienceCertified or Certified-Eligible With a Nationally Accredited Phlebotomy AssociationCompletion of Ten Quarter Credits of Biology or Chemistry College CoursesSix Months of Experience in a Clinical Laboratory Setting

Full job description

JOB DETAILS *Department:*Toxicology Lab *FTE:*1.0 (80hours per pay period) *Workdays:*Monday - Friday *Shift(s):*Days *Shift Length:*8 hours *Location:*In-Person *Other:*Occasional holidays rotations

*Purpose of this position:*Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specimen Processing

  • Accurately receive, prepare, and distribute clinical specimens

  • Perform client urine collections and complete required documentation

  • Utilize the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), client software (Web Portal), Microsoft Office Suite software, and any other additional department specific software or middleware to efficiently complete daily tasks

  • Manage high-volume inquiries from clinicians and patients via phone and EHR in-baskets professionally, responding to external and internal customers’ needs/issues without transferring to another section of the laboratory

  • Maintain normal operation and perform routine maintenance of equipment. Following established guidelines complete troubleshooting tasks or escalate for service as required to appropriate resource Perform administrative support work and section-specific support activities which they have received applicable training and approval to perform

  • Assist with inventory management and supply restocking

  • Assist with training of new staff and students

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED

-OR-

  • An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association OR

  • Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses OR

  • Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

  • Customer Service skills

Title: *Laboratory Assistant - Toxicology *

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 261374

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