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Located in:Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849The Laboratory Assistant assists laboratory personnel in daily accessioning. Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and a variety of clerical duties in support of the department.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe duties include, but are not limited to:Receives, sorts, and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratoryReceives and processes written/electronic requests from group physicians for routine or STAT laboratory testsFollows appropriate handling requirements for patient specimensIdentifies and documents situations that may adversely impact test performance or reporting of results and notifies management of situationPerforms a variety of clerical duties in support of departmentAnswers, screens, and directs phone calls receive in LaboratoryProcesses and files form requests, records, and related laboratory paperworkPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications or Education, Training and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPrevious experience in a Laboratory preferredKnowledge and Skills/Expected CompetenciesMedical terminology and computer application preferredAbility to handle simultaneous requests and telephone callsKnowledge of laboratory procedures helpfulPhysical/Mental Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Featured Benefits:PTO and Paid Holidays.The compensation range for this position is $19.00/hour- $26.00/hour. Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data