Overview:

At UF Health, you will be part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to exceptional patient experiences. Whether you are engaging directly with patients, supporting laboratory operations, or helping ensure timely and accurate test results, your work will have a meaningful impact on patient care every day. Join a team where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your career can thrive.

Responsibilities:

In this role the Lab Representative will perform the following job duties: Various laboratory functions that include full and contract registration, phlebotomy, specimen processing and clerical duties that ensure proper registration, billing, collection, accessioning and preparation of laboratory specimen Load specimens onto Automated Line and trouble shoots when alarms are active Accept and prioritize specimens that arrive at specimen drop off Answer incoming telephone calls and practice excellent customer service Work the follow up lists for the department and maintains logs as necessary Prepare specimens for reference labs and work send out bench when assigned To work from various locations (Pavilion, North Campus or Emerson) or float between various lab departments, as needed, based on the department needs and within the scope of practice

Schedule FTE:

1.0

Hours:

9:00am-5:30pm

Days:

Monday-Friday Qualifications:

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED Preferred:

Certification from medical assistant program, military medical or laboratory assistant program

Necessary Skills:

Ability to professionally and courteously interact with internal and external laboratory customers Requires knowledge of computer data entry Must possess good telephone communication skills Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques in specimen handling Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow Requires good decision-making skills Must be detail oriented Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner

Experience Required:

Less than one year healthcare environment experience

Preferred:

Phlebotomy with specific experience in hospital and geriatric environment Specimen processing Experience using a Laboratory Information system for accessioning and specimen tracking Required Licensure/Certifications N/A Registration and disposition of patients of all age groups