Clerk x2 at National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

Clerk x2 at National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

BUSINESS UNIT: DR GEORGE MUKHARI ACADEMIC
DISCIPLINE: LABORATORY SUPPORT SERVICES
LOCATION: DR GEORGE MUKHARI
POSITION: CLERK (LABORATORY) (X2 POSTS) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE: B2
REFERENCE NUMBER: GAUDGM0526/001-08 (46022-003-7009) (46022-004-7009)

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 channeling 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 relevant experience (essential)■ Knowledge of Laboratory Information System (essential) ■ 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.

Enquiries may be directed to Nomtandazo Ralarala @ (011 489 9074, e-mail application to DGM.recruitment@nhls.ac.za