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Holmes, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Receptionist Receptionists will operate under the direct supervision of the Center Manager and more generally under the Medical/Laboratory Director, and at times will take instruction from the ...

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Receptionist/Admin Assistant

West Warwick, RI

$18 - $20/hr

As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist ... Testing Laboratory has been a family-owned business since 1957. It is a premier provider of ...

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Receptionist/Admin Assistant

West Warwick, RI

$18 - $20/hr

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Receptionist/Interceptor

Bronx, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Receptionist/Interceptor The Receptionist/Interceptor is responsible for the collection of random ... Prepare all laboratory specimens for pick up from the lab * Assure the availability of necessary ...

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How much do laboratory receptionist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory receptionist in the United States is $17.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What qualifications do I need to be a lab assistant?

To be a laboratory receptionist, relevant qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with laboratory procedures and equipment. Some positions may require additional certifications or training in laboratory safety or administrative tasks.

What is the work of a laboratory receptionist?

A laboratory receptionist is responsible for greeting visitors, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and managing administrative tasks in a lab environment. They often handle patient or client inquiries, maintain records, and use office software to support daily operations.

What is the highest paid receptionist job?

The highest paid receptionist roles are often in specialized industries such as medical or legal offices, where experience, certifications, and advanced skills can lead to higher salaries. Executive or corporate receptionists in large organizations may also earn higher wages, especially with additional responsibilities or supervisory duties.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Laboratory Receptionist?

As a Laboratory Receptionist, your daily duties often include greeting and checking in patients, verifying and entering personal and medical information, and scheduling appointments for sample collection or consultations. You’ll be responsible for answering phones, responding to inquiries, processing patient paperwork, and ensuring that test samples are labeled and routed correctly. Collaboration with laboratory technicians and other healthcare professionals is common, as you help coordinate the flow of information and prioritize urgent requests. This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Laboratory Receptionist position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Laboratory Receptionist, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring prior administrative or healthcare experience. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), appointment scheduling software, and basic office equipment is often required. Exceptional customer service, clear communication, and the ability to multitask effectively are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring smooth workflow, accurate sample processing, and positive interactions with patients and laboratory staff.

How much do lab assistants get paid?

Laboratory assistants typically earn between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of tasks. Entry-level positions may start at the lower end, while those with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher wages. Salaries can also vary based on the work environment and employer.

What is a Laboratory Receptionist job?

A Laboratory Receptionist manages the front desk of a medical or research laboratory, greeting patients or visitors, scheduling appointments, and handling inquiries. They ensure accurate data entry, process lab test requests, and coordinate with laboratory staff. Additionally, they may manage billing, insurance verification, and maintain patient records while following confidentiality and health regulations. Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail are essential for this role.

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Hospital Laboratory Technician 2 - Nights

Hospital Laboratory Technician 2 - Nights

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$22.50 - $29.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Performs receptionist, clerical, and specimen processing duties in the Microbiology section of the Clinical Laboratory. Receptionist duties include answering phones and interacting with couriers and other medical personnel during specimen drop off. Clerical duties include input of patient and specimen information into the laboratory computer for the accurate processing of specimens. Specimen processing duties include preparation and staining of slide preparations for microscopic examination, and making primary inoculations of specimens onto appropriate culture media. In addition, the employee provides laboratory maintenance support through cleaning of equipment, operation of autoclave, washing glassware, and unpacking/stocking of laboratory supplies. Other duties performed under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) include processing stool specimens for ova and parasite examination using formalin/ethyl-acetate concentration technique, processing specimens for acid-fast bacilli using digestion-decontamination procedures, loading specimens on instruments, and performing instrument preventative maintenance, and maintaining necessary level of supplies and/or reagents and assisting supervisors with maintaining an updated version of procedures.
In accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 1269 unlicensed persons in the UCSF Clinical Laboratories shall adhere to the following:
Unlicensed personnel in the UCSF Clinical laboratories may perform the following functions
  1. Biological specimen collection (except phlebotomy unless certified to do so), including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.
  2. Assisting a licensed physician and surgeon or CLS in a licensed clinical laboratory.
  3. Assisting in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
  4. Preparation and storage of reagents and culture media.
  5. Assisting in the performance of quality control procedures.
  6. In the case of qualitative and semi-quantitative "spot, tablet, or stick" tests, the personnel may add the test reagent to the specimen or vice versa, but may not read or record the results.
  7. In the case of microbiological tests, the unlicensed laboratory personnel may make primary inoculations of test material onto appropriate culture media, stain slide preparations for microscopic examination, and subculture from liquid media.

Unlicensed UCSF Clinical Laboratory personnel shall NOT do any of the following
  1. Record test results, but he or she may transcribe results that have been previously recorded, either manually by a physician and surgeon or personnel licensed under this chapter, or automatically by a testing instrument.
  2. Perform any test or part thereof that involves the quantitative measurement of the specimen or test reagent, or any mathematical calculation relative to determining the results or the validity of a test procedure.
  3. Perform any phase of clinical laboratory tests or examinations in the specialty of immunohematology beyond initial collection and centrifugation.
  4. Standardizing or calibrating an instrument or assessing its performance by monitoring results of appropriate standards and control.
  5. Reading or recording test results, except that the personnel may transcribe results that have been previously recorded automatically by a testing instrument.
  6. Quantitatively measuring any sample or reagents unless done automatically by the instrument in the course of its normal operation or by the use of previously calibrated and approved automatic syringes or other dispensers.

Responsibilities
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
60Yes
Receiving and processing specimens in the laboratory at the Medical Center, or Receiving and processing specimens in the China Basin microbiology laboratory
Receiving and processing specimens in the laboratory at the Medical Center
  1. Pick up specimens from Central Processing every 20 minutes (if applicable). Accession and process stat specimens immediately. For other specimens, prioritize, accession, and process based on urgency for results and specimen stability requirements, in order to ensure preservation of sample integrity and for accurate patient results.
  2. Investigate and complete Problem Report Form when the time to receipt of a specimen in the microbiology laboratory impacts specimen stability requirements and cause is not readily identifiable, interacting as necessary with other departments in order to determine cause of the problem, in order to prevent future occurrences that impact patient care.
  3. Evaluate specimens for acceptability and whether requested test is appropriate for the specimen submitted, according to the written procedure. Promptly communicate unlabeled/mislabeled and unsuitable specimens, tests requiring consultation with the Section Chief or Laboratory Medicine Resident, and unsuitable test requests to the ordering physician or ward/clinic.
  4. Inputs patient and specimen information into the laboratory computer, for the accurate processing of specimens, for all specimens received up to 30 minutes before the scheduled courier pick-up time.
  5. Prepare transport batch and pack specimens for shipping to China Basin by the scheduled courier pick-up times.
  6. Labeling errors must not exceed 3 per year for a 100% FTE.
  7. Prepare and stain slide preparations of acceptable quality for microscopic examination of Gram stains, adjusting the amount of decolorizer used based on the thickness of the material on the slide.
  8. Make primary inoculations of test material onto appropriate culture media using aseptic technique, achieving isolated colonies when applicable. This task may require the prior centrifugation of fluid or manipulation of tissue samples.
  9. Record temperatures and instrument function checks on a daily basis. Initiate and document appropriate corrective action to insure integrity of specimens or reagents/supplies, troubleshoot if possible, and immediately notify microbiology supervisor, or CLS in the absence of a supervisor, when equipment is not operating properly.
  10. Comply with laboratory safety standards.
  11. Follow policies on specimen retention.
  12. Handle requests for Add-on tests promptly.
  13. Prepare thin and thick blood smears of acceptable quality for microscopic examination of blood parasites.
  14. Maintains necessary level of supplies and/or reagents within microbiology laboratory by periodic inventories and ordering. Notifies appropriate individual(s) for follow-up when applicable.
  15. Assist supervisors with maintaining an updated version of procedures, planting cardex instructions, and lab manual database instructions to ensure accurate collection and processing of patient specimens.

Receiving and processing specimens in the China Basin microbiology laboratory
  1. Receive transport batch and unpack specimens promptly upon delivery to China Basin. Accession and process stat specimens immediately. For other specimens, prioritize, accession, and process based on urgency for results and specimen stability requirements, in order to ensure preservation of sample integrity and for accurate patient results.
  2. Evaluate specimens for acceptability and whether requested test is appropriate for the specimen submitted, according to the written procedure. Promptly communicate unlabeled/mislabeled and unsuitable specimens, tests requiring consultation with the Section Chief or Laboratory Medicine Resident, and unsuitable test requests to the ordering physician or ward/clinic.
  3. Inputs patient and specimen information into the laboratory computer for the accurate processing of specimens, promptly upon delivery of specimens.
  4. Prepare and stain slide preparations of acceptable quality for microscopic examination of Gram stains, adjusting the amount of decolorizer used based on the thickness of the material on the slide.
  5. Make primary inoculations of test material onto appropriate culture media using aseptic technique, achieving isolated colonies when applicable. This task may require the prior centrifugation of fluid or manipulation of tissue samples.
  6. Sonicate implants or devices and culture using the technique used for prosthetic joints.
  7. Process and/or distribute other specimens to appropriate bench or testing CLS.
  8. Labeling errors must not exceed 3 per year for a 100% FTE.
  9. Under the supervision of a CLS, perform daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic preventative maintenance on schedule, and initial maintenance log. Troubleshoot, if possible, and notify microbiology supervisor immediately when equipment is not operating properly.
  10. Comply with laboratory safety standards.
  11. Follow policies on specimen retention.
  12. Handle requests for Add-on tests promptly.
  13. Centrifuge specimens at appropriate speed and for appropriate time.
  14. Assists in processing CAP survey samples accurately.
  15. Using aseptic technique, withdraw a sample from a unit of blood product for smear preparation and inoculation onto culture media.
  16. Maintains necessary level of supplies and/or reagents within specimen processing section by periodic inventories, and assist with ordering as assigned by the supervisor. Notifies appropriate individual(s) for follow-up when applicable.
  17. Assist supervisors with maintaining an updated version of procedures, planting cardex instructions, and lab manual database instructions to ensure accurate collection and processing of patient specimens.
  18. Assist supervisors with sending out specimens to reference laboratories, following safe shipping requirements including training requirements, regulations and agencies involved, dangerous goods definitions, shipper's responsibilities, classification, identification, packing, marking, labeling, documentation, shipping with dry ice, shipping with overpacks, mailing and exporting infectious substances, and Intra- and Inter-campus transfers.
  19. Under the supervision of a CLS, load/unload specimens on the blood culture instrument.
  20. Under the supervison of a CLS, operate blood culture instrument, prepare Gram stains and perform subcultures of blood culture bottles.
  21. Under the supervision of a CLS, process stool specimens for ova and parasite examination using formalin/ethyl-acetate concentration technique, and operate stainer
  22. Under the supervision of a CLS, process specimens for acid-fast bacilli using digestion-decontamination procedures, and load specimens on the acid-fast bacilli culture instrument.

20Yes
Respond to telephone inquiries for test information and test results, and transfer telephone calls to the appropriate staff in the laboratory
  1. Respond to coworkers and internal/external customers, whether in person or by telephone, in a professional and courteous manner. Identify the lab and yourself.
  2. Utilize the online laboratory manual to provide test information.
  3. Maintain an awareness of emerging infections and outbreaks to act as the first-line of information for healthcare providers, and triage calls to appropriate persons.

10Yes
Performs clerical functions for the laboratory (5-10%)
  1. File requisitions alphabetically after each courier delivery to the China Basin microbiology laboratory.
  2. Scan requisitions on a daily basis.
  3. Perform new specimen registration in Apex.
  4. Assist supervisors with charge entry in Apex, for manual billing of charges for tests performed by reference laboratories.
  5. Fax reports of test results promptly after verifying that machine faxing to is secure.

10Yes
Provide laboratory maintenance support through cleaning of equipment, operation of autoclave, washing glassware, and unpacking/stocking of laboratory supplies.
  1. Clean biological safety cabinets, incubators, refrigerators, and freezers according to schedule.
  2. Operate autoclave including sterilization of biohazard waste and reusable materials and perform quality controls procedures.
  3. Dispense and sterilize saline and water for test procedures.
  4. Operate dishwashers
  5. Unpack supplies and media and store items at the appropriate temperature.
100% Total %
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
  • Graduation from college with coursework in biological sciences, or two years of college with some coursework in natural, physical, or social sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • One to two years of experience working in a clinical microbiology laboratory, or equivalent college level microbiology laboratory coursework
  • Demonstrated knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with physicians, requesting departments, and other staff including ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form
  • Ability to work well under pressure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous knowledge of and experience in a clinical lab setting, and medical terminology
  • Phlebotomy license
  • Understanding of basic microbiology and sterile techniques
  • Recent microbiology experience in a high volume laboratory
  • Familiarity with PC; Windows

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About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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