Laboratory - Administrative Assistant

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Job description

Overview:
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, performs a variety of administrative, staff support and clerical functions, which require a range of skills knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Assists with inquires, composes edits and proofreads correspondence and reports, and prepares a range of administrative documents. Special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities:
Demonstrates the ability to use the Laboratory computer to order tests, print and send reports, and to search for patient records. Assists Director with staff schedules (including call offs, LOA's, etc). Serves on various committees as directed by the Director. Represents the facility at and participates in top level meetings as directed.

Qualifications:
Two years of college or equivalent work experience preferred. Phlebotomy certification. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from employees, vendors, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to communicate to patients, physicians, visitors and employees in a concise and effective manner. Ability to compose memos and letters. Ability to apply common sense principles, along with knowledge base to analyze and solve problems that arise. Ability to define a complex problem collects data, establish data, and draw a valid conclusion. Moderate to complex problem-solving skills and prioritization of needs. Ability to operate basis office equipment (computer, copier, fax, telephone label maker).

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