Administrative Assistant- Pathology Lab

When you join the growing BILH team youre not just taking a job youre making a difference in peoples lives.

Job Description:

1. Perform registration test ordering report printing (OMR and Athena) with ability to use LIS and HIS proficiently.
2. Sorts Laboratory reports and mails to the appropriate ordering Physicians.
3. Enters orders on all tests on outpatients using all appropriate test codes and includes any needed comments.
4. Works independently using available resources as needed prioritizing responsibilities on a daily basis.
5. Places patient as priority. Interacts with patients in a professional manner answers patient questions and problem solves issues for quick resolution.
6. Answers telephone courteously and gives results and/or relays messages as required.
7. Maintains test tray and working area in a sanitary condition.
8. Checks requisitions for accurately.
9. Assists in orienting and training new employees as assigned on the responsibilities of the Front Office.
10. Schedules breath test patients and therapeutic phlebotomy patients and other procedures as necessary.

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. 0-1 years related work experience required.
3. Experience with computer systems required including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint or Access.

1. Previous administrative experience in lab setting preferred.

1. Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
2. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
3. Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
4. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
5. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff patients families and external customers.
6. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts practices procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
7. Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas identifying issues and respecting team members.
8. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients visitors staff and external customers in a professional service-oriented respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority education training relevant experience relevant certifications geographyof work location job responsibilities or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials call pay premium pay overtime pay and other additional pay practices as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35000 people working together. Nurses doctors technicians therapists researchers teachers and more making a difference in patients lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled