Laboratory Administrative Clerk

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

DESCRIPTION

Laboratory Administrative Clerk to support the mission at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Bethesda, MD)

Desired Education and Experience

• Education. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency. Medical terminology and Medical Administrative Specialist Certification desired. *

• Experience. At least 12 months of experience in a data entry position or other administrative support role requiring attention to detail skills using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and database software regularly. Medical terminology or medical background would be helpful, but not required. * Work Environment/Physical Requirements. The work is mainly sedentary, but may require walking, bending, standing, and/or carrying of light items such as files, manuals, and medical records. Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens exists--exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.
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  Responsibilities

  
  
• Receives and opens packages for the reference laboratory and registers laboratory specimens in the computer system in preparation for testing by clinical personnel. Prepares laboratory results from already- established, standard reports for laboratory officer review and approval. Communicates with referring laboratories or providers to solve problems
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  Required Experience and Skills

  
  
• At least 12 months of experience in a data entry position or other administrative support role requiring attention to detail skills using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and database software regularly. Medical terminology or medical background would be helpful, but not required. * Work Environment/Physical Requirements. The work is mainly sedentary, but may require walking, bending, standing, and/or carrying of light items such as files, manuals, and medical records. Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens exists--exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.