Lab Clinical Processing Tech - evening , overnight - per diem

UR Thompson Health; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem schedule

Job summary

Thompson Health is seeking a Lab Technician for pre-analytical testing on a per diem basis, mainly evenings and overnights. You will handle specimen processing with strict safety standards to ensure accurate results and patient safety.

The role includes registering patients, billing charges, auditing accounts in McKesson modules, and collaborating with lab teams, physician offices, and other health care providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical testing tasks.

Skills

Pre-analytical processing

Lab safety

Specimen handling

Patient registration

Billing & claims (McKesson)

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS or biology-focused coursework

Tools

McKesson modules

Job description

**Join our dedicated team at Thompson Health! Working in the lab you'll play a crucial role in supporting our community's healthcare experience. If you're looking to make a positive impact in a collaborative environment,**

• Schedule:** Per Diem, mainly evening and overnight coverage.
• Pay Range** : $21.28 - $26.40, based on experience.
• Company Culture:** Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.
• Main Function** :
• Performing a variety of technical assignments in the pre-analytical phase of testing.
• Requires a working knowledge of the safety standards and properly uses them when processing specimens.
• Exercises moderate skill, judgment, knowledge of terminology & common practices used in the pre-analytical technical field to ensure accurate results & patient safety.
• Processes & interprets information involving laboratory specimens in order to ensure proper testing & specimen integrity.
• Understands the revenue cycle as it pertains to the laboratory and can fulfill the laboratory's obligation of this cycle.

Required Job Specific Competencies

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for the pre-analytical processing of specimens.
• Using McKesson modules as assigned, demonstrates the ability to accurately register patients, enter lab orders, bill charges, audit accounts etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all lab teams, physician offices and other health care providers.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive info including but not limited to the patients, staff & the health system.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Actively supports the hospitals goals and imperatives and lives the CARES values at all times.

Complexity Of Duties

• Exercises multi-tasking skills as necessary to prioritize workload and process specimens in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and uses sound judgment to solve issues regarding specimen integrity and test clarification.
• Demonstrates great attention to detail to ensure proper handling of specimens and reporting of results.
• Understands basic outpatient coding and medical necessity in order to accurately screen orders for current coverage by insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• AAS degree or 2 years of college with emphasis on biological sciences preferred.
• 1 year laboratory experience preferred
• Pay Range:** $21.28 - $26.40
• Starting Pay:** Based on Experience
• _Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply_**