Great River Health · 6 hours ago
Lab Assistant/ Client Services Clerk | 40 hours per week | Laboratory
West Burlington, Iowa
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.17/hr - $17.17/hrGreat River Health is a healthcare provider located in the United States, and they are seeking a Lab Assistant/Client Services Clerk. The role involves collecting and processing laboratory specimens, registering patients, ordering laboratory tests, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring a professional and courteous interaction with patients.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Responsible for collecting blood or other laboratory specimens, registering patients, ordering laboratory tests, sorting and distributing laboratory reports, answering phone calls and evaluating the importance of the calls then directing the calls to the appropriate staff, specimen labeling, transporting samples between collection sites and the laboratory
Explain blood or laboratory specimen collection procedures to patients and must be able to demonstrate absolute accuracy in patient identification, specimen labeling and have knowledge of test requirements
Set up specimens and may perform waived laboratory testing
Process, package, and prepare laboratory specimens and/or consult send out cases for reference laboratories. May be responsible for monitoring referral laboratory completion
Receive, transcribe recorded messages with practitioner diagnosis and recommendations in patient medical records, route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate locations ensuring documentation is completed according to department policies and procedures. Also, transmits correspondence and medical records via the pneumatic tube system, mail, email, or fax
Clean the work area and maintain area by performing maintenance and cleaning on ancillary laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, refrigerators and freezers as well as keep all necessary inventory ordered and stocked for the area and required for job duties
Reconciles billing utilizing interdepartmental collaboration
Qualification
Required
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
Working knowledge of Word and Excel Software
Computer classes/experience
Preferred
Medical terminology Preferred
Clinical experience in a hospital setting Preferred
Phlebotomy experience Preferred
Certified Medical Assistant Preferred
Licensed Practical Nurse Preferred
Benefits
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Company
Great River Health
Great River Health provides hospital and clinic care, primary and specialty services, emergency, surgery, imaging, rehab, and telehealth.
Founded in 1895
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
2024 (14)
2023 (13)
2022 (12)
2021 (7)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike McCoy
Chief Executive Officer
Hope Dunn
Chief Nursing Officer
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