University of Michigan Health-West Hiring for Medical Lab Assistant Fulltime hrs/wk at Wyoming, United States Full Time

Shift: Days

FTE status: 1

On-call: No

Weekends: Yes

General Summary

To perform clerical tasks pertaining to the Laboratory Outreach Program, processes specimens coming into

the laboratory, answers phones, tube system and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Registers office outpatient and contract specimens accurately and promptly utilizing laboratory computer system.
• Orders laboratory tests correctly using appropriate codes.
• Labels specimens accurately, follows procedure for handling unlabelled or mislabeled specimens.
• Logs specimens received without orders in the hold over bucket.
• Accurately fills supply request orders by compiling supplies in correct quantities as requested by physician office within 24 hours of request when needed.
• Communicates with the PM Shift Supervisor immediately if there is a problem with a specimen or order.

Category: Admin & Clerical, Customer Service