Associate Lab / Teamsters JH

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy-oriented professional to support the laboratory workflow. The role involves registering patients, entering test orders, processing specimens, and maintaining a clean, stocked work area.

Responsibilities include answering calls, sending reports, mentoring MLA students, and performing waived testing as required. A high school diploma is required with preferred certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Graduate of a medical assistant program or a phlebotomy program receiving a medical assistant or phlebotomy certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients and performs test order entry into laboratory information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient account.
• Verifies specimen identification and prepares and processes specimens according to department procedures and protocols.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. Stocks supplies.
• Provides support such as answering telephones, faxing reports, and send-outs.
• Mentors MLA students in specimen processing utilizing AHN policies and procedures.
• Orders, performs and results waived testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Patient registration

Test order entry

Specimen processing

Phone support

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy cert (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW Receives, prepares, and processes specimens delivered to the laboratory. Responsible for answering telephone inquiries and stocking supplies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Registers patients and performs test order entry into laboratory information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient account. (55%)
• Verifies specimen identification and prepares and processes specimens according to department procedures and protocols. (25%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. Stocks supplies (5%)
• Provides support such as answering telephones, faxing reports, and send-outs. (5%)
• Mentors MLA students in specimen processing utilizing AHN policies and procedures. (5%)
• Orders, performs and results waived testing. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Graduate of a medical assistant program or a phlebotomy program receiving a medical assistant or phlebotomy certificate preferred.

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Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health's 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health's businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.