Clerk Laboratory -Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Laboratory

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**Overview** The National Health Laboratory Service, a consumer services company based out of 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a full-time Laboratory Clerk for their Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Laboratory located in KwaZulu-Natal. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the receiving, capturing, and distribution of all specimens to ensure accurate information is obtained and recorded, thereby facilitating the speedy processing of specimens in line with service objectives. **What you will do** * Verify the suitability of specimens for processing and reject unsuitable samples. * Receive, label, and sort specimens for testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Capture patient’s information into the system. * Create shipping lists of samples for distribution to laboratories. * Administer the distribution of samples to ensure smooth channelling of specimens to various disciplines. * Handle the receipt and downloading of electronic referrals to correlate specimens received with information provided, and follow up accordingly to improve turnaround times. * Be responsible for appropriate packaging, recording, and monitoring of all out-going referral specimens. * Keep specimen request forms for audit purposes. * Handle administrative queries, phone out results, and initiate the printing and faxing of reports. * Advise clinicians and nurses on the type of samples and/or sample containers required to perform specific tests to prevent incorrect samples. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric qualification. * One (1) year clerical experience. * 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. **Who should apply** This full-time position is suitable for individuals with a Grade 12/Matric qualification and at least one year of clerical experience, seeking an administration/facilities role in KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, general administration knowledge, and effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation). Attention to detail is crucial for this role, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems is a specific requirement. Candidates should be prepared to handle the meticulous tasks associated with specimen processing, data entry, distribution, and comprehensive administrative support within a laboratory setting, including interacting with medical staff to advise on sample requirements. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/clerk-laboratory-dr-pixley-ka-isaka-seme-laboratory-national-health-laboratory-services Source: myjobmag

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