*SUMMARY:* We are seeking a *Laboratory Assistant *to join our Specimen Processing team. This part time role will work 40 hours within a 2-week pay period. Will work on nights (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), including every other weekend. *Purpose of this position:*Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner A hiring incentive ($1,000) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). *RESPONSIBILITIES:* ** *Specimen Processing* * Assists in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders * Performs patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service * Manages client test results according to established procedures * Assists with training of new staff and students * Utilizes the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), Client software (Atlas), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks * Utilizes the laboratory information system (LIS) to monitor the appropriate test pending logs and communicate to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed * Performs all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocol, including, but not limited to: o specimen labeling using proper patient identification techniques o preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories o process client ordering via Altas or paper document * Performs urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork * Operates laboratory equipment for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform * Other duties as assigned for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform *QUALIFICATIONS:* /*Minimum Qualifications:*/ * High school diploma or GED -OR- * An approved equivalent combination of education and experience /*Preferred Qualifications:*/ * Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association -OR- * Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses -OR- * Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting /*Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:*/ * Customer Service skills **Title:** *Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing (hiring incentive) * **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus* **Requisition ID:** *241181*