Clerk (Laboratory)

Main Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for the receiving, capturing and distribution of all specimens to ensure correct information is obtained and recorded and to facilitate the speedy processing of specimens in terms of service objectives

Key Job Responsibility

• Verifies the suitability of specimens for processing  Receives, labels and sorts specimens for testing according to the SOP’s  Captures patient’s information into the system  Creates shipping lists of samples for distributions to laboratories  Administers the distribution of samples to ensure smooth channelling of specimens to various disciplines  Receipt and downloading of electronic referrals to correlate specimen received with information provided and follow up accordingly, in order to improve turnaround times  Responsible for appropriate packaging, recording, and monitoring of all out-going referral specimens  Keeps specimens request forms for audit purposes Handle administrative queries, phone out results, initiate printing and faxing of reports  Advise clinicians/nurses on type of samples and/or sample containers required to perform specific tests in order to prevent incorrect sample.

Minimum requirements & key competency

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 essential  Secretarial Certificate (Desirable)  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.

E-mail application to CMAH.Recruitment@nhls.ac.za