Lab Associate, Chemistry, 40hr – Evenings

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Winchester, MA is hiring a Full-time Laboratory Support Specialist for the Evening shift. You will perform pre-analytical specimen processing, ensure proper labeling, and support the lab team to improve patient care and physician satisfaction.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, accurate data entry, preparing shipments to reference labs, and providing courteous service to clinicians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of medical laboratory, clerical or secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens and documents patient/test orders.
• Verifies proper labeling with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
• Attaches labels from physician offices when necessary.
• Completes orders and essential documentation for billing.
• Prepares specimens for shipments to reference labs.
• Interacts with reference labs, physician offices, clinicians, and others to provide quality service.
• Performs pre-analytical steps such as sorting, centrifuging, and aliquoting.
• Answers phones and communicates test statuses to clinicians.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Winchester, MA • Winchester Hospital • Full-time • EveningWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by performing pre-analytical processes to prepare specimens for testing. This clinical-support staff position will have an impact on patient care and patient and physician satisfaction by accurately and expeditiously handling their aspect of the laboratory testing process.Job Description:QUALIFICATIONSEducation Required: High School Diploma or equivalentExperience Preferred: At least one year of medical laboratory, clerical or secretarial experience.JOB FUNCTIONSAs part of the Laboratory team, this position:Receives specimens from multiple locations, data inputs accurate documentation of the patient and the required lab test order.Verifies appropriate specimen accompanies test requisition.Verifies that the specimen is properly labeled with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection, initials of person obtaining the sampleAttach printed labels to specimens from physician offices if necessaryCompletes the order, producing labels and essential documentation.Verifies insurance information and follows through with Hospital registration and/or physician practices to ensure appropriate and efficient billing.Investigate test requisitions with missing information from physician office or off-sitesIssues ABN form to patients when tests do not meet medical necessityPreparing specimens for shipments and/or courier to deliver to reference laboratory.Interacts with reference labs, physician offices, clinicians, and others, providing superior customer service and clinical information within their scope of practice.Orders and stocks supplies ensuring adequate reference lab and other materials are on hand to optimize sufficient levels of inventory given limited storage spaceAnswers the phone in a professional manner, answering questions about lab results and researches test status when necessary.Runs reports and addresses the data by providing results, checking on outstanding tests, and other follow through required to improve lab efficiency and physician/clinician satisfaction.Perform the pre-analytical steps in specimen processing including, but not limited to, sorting, centrifuging, aliquoting and generating work listsPerform tests that are waived by the CLIA and other regulatory agencies.Confirming specimens received match the appropriate test requirementsPay Range:$21.00 – $28.26The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: EveningCategory: LaboratoryPay Range: $21.00 - $28.26FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR102352