Lab Assistant

Company: Skyline Urology
Location: Torrance
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Looking for a job you're passionate about? Do you want to make a difference in healthcare? Then join Skyline Urology!Skyline Urology is a leader in urology and an employer of choice.You will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with the best physicians in the field to offer exceptional care and enhance the patient experience.Our company prides itself on offering the most advanced therapies in urologic cancer, sophisticated surgical techniques, the latest in diagnostic testing and evaluation and state-of-the-art treatment; setting the standard for superior quality care.At Skyline, we believe in fostering an environment of excellence for our patients as well as to our employees.Skyline Urology is in search of the best talent and provides a unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team and growing medical group!POSITION SUMMARY:The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for providing day to day administrative and clinical support to the laboratory.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Accession, enters, edits and verifies Cortex, LabLynx, and surgery casesVerifies insuranceSeparates, prints, review, fax and mail reports (QNS/Specimen log/FISH log/Histo log/Testo log/PSA)Assists in maintaining lab equipment performance by assisting with quality standards, safety and troubleshooting procedures, certifying instrument performances, arranging equipment replacement, services and repair, as allowed by CAP/CLIA/CLDH.Assists in maintaining lab supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting order for supplies; verifying receipt suppliesAssists with billing for services; monitoring billed units; providing the billing office with services codes as neededProvides administrative support for the Managing Partner and Director of Operations with specialty reports, as needed.Assists in resolving problems by consulting with pathologist, technical staff, and Director of Laboratory OperationsMaintains lab procedures plan and confidentiality of all lab testing performed.Create/Maintain inventory tracking sheet on excel by division/departments in labPerform other duties as assignedCOMPENTENCIES AND SKILLS:Lab technical understandingStrong organizational and time management skillsMeticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.Great oral and written communication skillsExcellent patient relations and customer service skillsKnowledge of laboratory operationsGood knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA regulations, ICD and CPT coding.Microsoft Office SkillsEXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:High school diploma requiredMinimum 1 year experience working in a laboratoryPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reachingPeriodic need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 poundsWORK ENVIORNMENT:Combination of laboratory and office settingsExposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, and other conditions common in clinical laboratory environment

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