LAB ASSISTANT I - Evening Shift

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Job description

Job Description

Summit Medical Group is hiring for a full time Lab Assistant to join our team in Berkeley Heights, NJ. This role will be for the evening shift with the hours of 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM. This position will be assisting with processing COVID samples. The Lab Assistant is responsible for:

* To assist the technologists in the performance of laboratory duties, which include but are not limited to specimen processing, specimen problem solving, adding of testing to specimens, answering the phone and unpacking reagent boxes.
* Provide client service support in taking appropriate information, finding resolution, triaging
* Organize prior days' worksheets; organize billing summaries, print reports and billing information for pathologists' billing office.
* Prepare material (slides, blocks, reports) for send out to reference labs; follow up on any outstanding/missing results.
* Triage slide requests and consult reports. Send appropriate reports to be scanned into the EHR.
* Utilize necessary computer applications to collect office ordered specimens in the LIS; print labels and reference laboratory requisitions.
* Troubleshoot problem specimens and find resolution. Communicate outcome to appropriate staff.
* Ensures that records are accurate, complete, legible, and appropriately filed and stored.
* Assists the Supervisor of Pathology with ongoing Special Projects and meetings,

Qualifications:

* High School/GED/ Equivalent with 1 year work experience is required. Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program in Laboratory Assistant is preferred.

Benefits*

* A friendly and fast-paced environment working with passionate people

* Outstanding growth opportunities

* Time Off

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

* Short/Long Term Disability, HSA, and Life Insurance

* 401K plan with company matching contribution

* Cash Bonus Programs

* Recognition and rewards programs to recognize successful teams

* Other Perks & Discounts

* Commuter and parking discount program to help you save (using pretax dollars)

* Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees Only

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