Associate Lab / Teamsters JH

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our laboratory team. You will register patients, enter test orders, and verify specimens according to department procedures.

The role involves processing specimens, stocking supplies, answering calls, mentoring MLA students, and performing waived testing. A high school diploma is required, and professional certificates in medical assisting or phlebotomy are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Register patients and perform test order entry accurately to ensure proper testing and charges.
• Verify specimen identification and prepares/processes specimens according to procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies for efficient operations.
• Provide support by answering telephones, faxing reports and send-outs.
• Mentor MLA students in specimen processing per AHN policies.
• Order, perform and report waived testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient registration

Test order entry

Specimen processing

Education

High School diploma

Medical assistant certificate

Phlebotomy certificate

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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