Clerk (Laboratory)

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**Overview** The National Health Laboratory Services, a consumer services company based at 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking to fill the full-time position of Clerk (Laboratory). This role operates within the administrative and scientific support functions of the laboratory, focusing on specimen management. **What you will do** The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for the receiving, capturing, and distribution of all specimens to ensure correct information is obtained and recorded, facilitating the speedy processing of specimens in terms of service objectives. Key responsibilities include: * Verifying the suitability of specimens for processing. * Receiving, labeling, and sorting specimens for testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Capturing patient information into the system. * Creating shipping lists of samples for distribution to laboratories. * Administering the distribution of samples to ensure smooth channeling of specimens to various disciplines. * Receipt and downloading of electronic referrals to correlate specimens received with information provided and following up accordingly to improve turnaround times. * Ensuring appropriate packaging, recording, and monitoring of all outgoing referral specimens. * Keeping specimens request forms for audit purposes. * Handling administrative queries, phoning out results, and initiating printing and faxing of reports. * Advising clinicians/nurses on the type of samples and/or sample containers required to perform specific tests to prevent incorrect sample submission. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 essential * 1 – 2 years’ experience essential * Knowledge of Laboratory Information System * General administration knowledge * Computer skills * Communication skills (Verbal, written, presentation) * Ability to work independently and collaboratively * Attention to detail * Candidates will be required to do a typing competency test. * *Desirable:* Secretarial Certificate **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a detail-oriented individual with a Matric (Grade 12 / NQF Level 4) qualification and 1-2 years of relevant work experience. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems and general administration, along with strong computer skills and effective verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities. Essential qualities include the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, as well as a high level of attention to detail. Applicants must also be prepared to undergo a typing competency test. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/clerk-laboratory-national-health-laboratory-services-5 Source: myjobmag

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