Assistant, Laboratory

Located in:

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849

Position Summary
The Laboratory Assistant assists laboratory personnel in daily accessioning. Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and a variety of clerical duties in support of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receives, sorts, and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory
• Receives and processes written/electronic requests from group physicians for routine or STAT laboratory tests
• Follows appropriate handling requirements for patient specimens
• Identifies and documents situations that may adversely impact test performance or reporting of results and notifies management of situation
• Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of department
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls receive in Laboratory
• Processes and files form requests, records, and related laboratory paperwork
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in a Laboratory preferred

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

• Medical terminology and computer application preferred
• Ability to handle simultaneous requests and telephone calls
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures helpful

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and leads New Jersey in provider and patient satisfaction.  Consensus Health values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.

Consensus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience.  All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. 

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Consensus Health is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as appropriate.