University of Michigan Health-Sparrow · 10 hours ago
LAB ASSISTANT - ORDER ENTRY
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUniversity of Michigan Health-Sparrow is a healthcare institution seeking a Lab Assistant for order entry tasks. The role involves placing orders for specimens, ensuring accurate data entry, and assisting in various laboratory duties to support patient care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Accession test requests, including Patient demographics, insurance information, & other required data accurately & in a timely fashion
Follow established best practices to ensure that Patients, orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly
Prioritize work based on Patient type & sample priority
Prepare specimens for transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens to designated laboratory section for testing
Use a computer to verify sample collection information, retrieve patient test data, & enter data
Track specimens & work pending lists to identify incomplete tests & problems
Resolve problems by taking appropriate actions as dictated by the circumstances
Communicate effectively, & in accordance with the ICARE values, in-person, via the telephone, & via email
Assist in training new Caregivers
Maintain inventory, replenish stock & supplies
Perform technical, clerical, & service duties as assigned, including (but not limited to: equipment cleaning & maintenance, emptying trash, washing dishes, taking & recording temperatures, filing & retrieving specimens, handling biohazard & chemical waste)
Follow instructions given by Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Pathologists, & Leaders
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Completed two college level science courses or 1 year of laboratory experience
Ability to read, follow directions, & perform procedures associated with specimen collection, handling & processing
Ability to recognize problems & take corrective actions
Ability to communicate effectively & professionally both in person & via the telephone
Ability to work well under pressure & to handle crisis situations
Ability to function as part of a team dedicated to Patient care
Ability to use a keyboard as required to perform the essential duties of the job
Ability to follow instructions
Preferred
Experience in a clinical laboratory
Knowledge of anatomy & physiology
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, SoftLab, Lifepoint, Epic, & WindoPath
Company
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase