Lab Assistant Lead - Huntsville Hospital Health System

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, coordinates clerical and nursing home functions, to include scheduling and collecting Nursing and Group Homes, coordinating offsite collection site staffing, computer registration, order entry, printing, charting, mailing, faxing and filing of reports, accessioning of Pathology/Cytology specimens, answering telephone.  Duties also include assuring accurate charges and billing information, employee competency testing, procedure manual reviews/updates, clerical staff training, assuring that all charts are submitted to coder in a timely manner and reviewing nursing home monthly bills for accuracy.  The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

1. Performs waived testing in a physician office setting to include but not limited to: Influenza, Strep, and Urine HCG testing.
2. Performs moderately complex testing to include but not limited to: CBC, Urine Microscopic, and KOH Prep.
3. Understands, performs, and documents maintenance and quality control as appropriate.
4. Collects blood specimens from in-patients and out-patients and places the specimens in appropriate depts.
5. Prints Outstanding Orders reports and responds appropriately to specimens listed on report.
6. Follows procedures as defined in the collection manual for patient identification and labeling of specimens.
7. Prepares urine containers for collection, including routine, 24-hour, etc. Instructs patients on method of collection.
8. Orders and receives specimens in computer, places appropriate barcode labels on specimens, and distributes specimens to appropriate testing departments.
9. Adheres to infection control procedures and isolation precautions.
10. Performs clerical duties, including registration, checking charges, scanning, indexing and printing.
11. Assists with courier route as needed.
12. Assists in maintaining adequate stock. Requests supplies as needed and places stock in appropriate areas upon receipt.
13. Keeps work areas and collection tray clean and sanitary.
14. Responds to telephone appropriately and in a timely manner.
15. Orients new staff to the departmental procedures and environment.
16. Maintains good relations with patients, medical staff, co-workers, other depts. and physicians offices/homes.
17. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. (i.e. GED)

2 years clerical experience after 1 to 2 months on-the-job training.

Competency of components of laboratory procedures, as appropriate.

Good general condition.

Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information.

Numerical ability to calculate by formula.

Form perception, finger dexterity to handle paper work and keyboards.

Dependable.

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.