Job detail

Specimen Processor

United WestLabs

#Medical Terminology #Healthcare #Infection Control #Specimen Processing #Patient Charts #Laboratory Workflow #Billing Process #STAT Specimens #Body Fluid Precautions #Specimen Requisitions

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$18 - $21 / HOURPosted 21 days ago

Location

Chesapeake, Virginia

Salary

$18 - $21 / HOUR

Quick overview

Responsible for accurately processing specimen requisitions, labeling samples, and managing STAT specimens to ensure efficient workflow. Additionally, maintains a safe work environment by adhering to infection control standards and assisting with billing processes.

Requirements summary

Requires basic computer proficiency, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of medical terminology. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks including continuous standing, sitting, and repetitive fine manipulation.

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizationMedical TerminologyInfection ControlTelephone EtiquetteSpecimen ProcessingBasic Computer SkillsEvaluative SkillsInterpretive Skills

Job description

Job Summary

All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost effective manner. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for a variety of tasks that assist the Operations Manager in the maintenance of the daily workflow throughout the entire program.

Duties: and Responsibilities:

1. Quickly and accurately, process specimen requisitions, carefully insuring that all relevant information is accurate and all tests requested are ordered.

2. Correctly, match test requested with appropriate specimen and label according to established procedures.

3. Process STAT specimens in a timely manner

4. Print out patient charts when called upon

5. Assist all callers by providing accurate information on a timely and positive manner

6. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all members of the health care team including the collecting and disposing of specimens and other contaminated material according to established procedure with the adherence to the standards of infection control and body fluid precautions and protective equipment when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Participates in the billing process, including separating clean and dirty requisitions or cleaning dirty requisitions, if called upon.

2. Any other task for the Operations Manager not included.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Knowledge and aptitude for basic computer skills
Demonstration of telephone etiquette
Organization and problem solving skills
Evaluative and interpretive skills
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in work environment
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements

Continuous sitting (up to 8 hrs/day)
Continuous walking/standing (up to 8 hrs/day)
Simple grasping with both hands
Fine manipulation with both hands, repetitive movement
Frequent lifting of 10 lb. or less;
Continuous Typing