Overview

Utilizing knowledge of office systems and under general supervision, he/she performs various responsible clerical tasks, processing of fluids, data entry and other general clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Answer telephone, screen and take messages. 
• Sort and file all necessary reports.
• Pick up and deliver reports and/or supplies.
• Attend in-service and other job related meetings as required.
• Maintain established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of department equipment, immediate work area, and supplies.
• Retrieves samples from labs and sorts them in refrigerator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Six (6) months to one (1) year in hospital laboratory operations preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good accuracy required.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to operate office equipment, fax, copier, etc. 

• Basic ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. 
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Pay Transparency

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.