Pre-Analytical Services Assistant 2

Job Description

The main function of the pre-analytical services assistant is to assist the Supervisor, and provide Pre-Analytical Services in various accountabilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Enter data from standard and more complex VSK patient information forms and remanding material requiring further clarification.

• Apply quality control (QC) labels to the appropriate patient information forms.

• Review standard and more complex patient information forms for quality control purposes after accessioning is complete.

• Ensure that patient forms which have been quality checked have been removed from the requisition QC queue in a timely manner.

• Investigate, resolve and remove standard and more complex entries from Lab Operations' data clarification queues.

• Perform resolution desk duties as applicable.

• Register any late arriving specimens.

• Accession patient forms.

• Ensure that LRMS requests are dealt with in a timely manner.

• Provide cover for Laboratory Operations Associate when and as required.

• Maintain printers as needed.

• Enter reference lab results data into the database system as applicable.

• Manage worksheet creation and end of accessioning functions.

• Assist in resolving pending tests and/or cancel/re-select laboratory analyte tests, where required.

• Review, action and close any ad-hoc requests assigned.

• Assist in the training of less experienced Laboratory Operations staff on relevant job function procedures.

• Provide support to line management in any tasks applicable to the daily running of the department.

Essential Skills

• Good working knowledge of relevant procedures

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments

• Inventory control

• Data entry

• Microsoft Office experience

• Laboratory experience

• Administrative support

• Order entry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: HS Diploma

• Strong communication skills

Work Environment

This position is situated in a laboratory environment. The role involves interaction with various technologies and equipment, including data entry systems and printers. The individual will work standard laboratory hours, adhering to the protocols and procedures of the lab.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.