Position Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a health care setting.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

• Customer service skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and communicate proficiently.

• Data entry skills.

• Competent in the use of keyboard, telephone and filing.

• Typing and keyboard skills: Minimum 5000 keystrokes per hour (alpha, numeric) with 90 percent accuracy.

• N/A Exposure to infectious biological specimens and sharps are experienced on occasion.

• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.

• Work requires the analytical ability to gather and interpret data.

• Ability to lift to 10 pounds occasionally.

• Must be able to work weekends/holidays.

Purpose:

• To provide accurate and timely data entry of patient data through the use of key software systems.

• To perform specimen processing, receive and sort specimens and accurately track specimens.

Accountabilities:

• Perform data entry of orders into Laboratory computer system

• Perform department clerical duties.

• Participate in Quality activities to ensure excellent customer service.

• Perform specimen processing.