Laboratory Assistant Non Certified - Lab AdminGeneral - Full Time

Laboratory Assistant Non Certified - Lab AdminGeneral - Full Time at Christus Health summary:

The Laboratory Assistant supports the Laboratory Resources Coordinator by managing supply inventories, receiving and stocking materials, and handling vendor reconciliation. The role includes performing clerical duties, maintaining laboratory records, assisting with reports, and ensuring compliance with safety and confidentiality regulations. No prior experience or certification is required, and the position involves teamwork and adherence to healthcare protocols.

Description

Summary:

Assists the Laboratory Resources Coordinator with various duties as assigned. Responsible for maintaining adequate supply inventory levels for all laboratory departments. Responsible for receiving inventory, stocking inventory, reconciliation of packing slips, and resolution with vendors. Performs all forms of clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assists with maintaining adequate supply inventory levels for all laboratory departments by performing weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly inventory, as assigned.
• Responsible for receiving inventory, stocking inventory, and reconciliation of packing slips. Responsible for problem resolution with vendors, and other entities, as assigned.
• Assists with supply orders by entering into the HSS ordering system; places orders to the vendor, as assigned.
• Assists with completing monthly reports, as assigned.
• Assists with the processing and maintenance of laboratory records and reports; audits/reconciles invoices, as assigned.
• Assists with obtaining demographic information for STD reports; distributes/files as required.
• Miscellaneous duties such as copying, scanning, printing, organization of files, filing, etc. Creates correspondence, letters, and memos as requested. Creates graphs and meeting materials for presentation via Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher, and Word software, as requested.
• Works as a team member to perform and complete all assignments, to provide timely results on a daily basis. Completes tasks or special projects within the time frame allowed per any guidelines established as assigned by Laboratory Resources Coordinator, Section Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
• Continuing education and development – attends, listens by tape, or reads material of 10-12 in-house educational programs per year.
• Practices safety, infection control, and security as defined by the hospital department and section policy and procedure manuals; follows all safety and infection control procedures including wearing appropriate PPE for assigned job functions; disposes of biohazardous materials and hazardous chemicals as established by the departmental policy; all patient information, including lab results, are maintained in the strictest of confidence, limited to health care professionals needing this information to perform patient care.
• Follows and adheres to HIPAA laws and regulations; follows and adheres to privacy & confidentiality laws and regulations specifically relating to personnel issues, personnel file contents, etc. in addition to all patient information.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• None Required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• None required

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

laboratory assistant, inventory management, medical supplies, clerical duties, vendor reconciliation, laboratory records, HIPAA compliance, safety procedures, healthcare support, inventory stocking