Lab Clinical Processing Tech - Evenings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan match

Paid time off

Success coaches

Free parking

Job summary

Thompson Health in New York seeks a Lab Technician to perform pre-analytical testing tasks and ensure specimen integrity. The role supports revenue cycle activities and requires strict adherence to safety standards.

You’ll work Mon-Fri 2:00pm-10:30pm with every 6th Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm, and enjoy benefits such as tuition reimbursement and PTO. Four weeks paid time off, retirement plan match, access to success coaches, and free parking are offered.

Qualifications

• Perform pre-analytical testing tasks.
• Follow safety standards and proper procedures.
• Understand revenue cycle related to lab orders and billing.

Responsibilities

• Perform various technical tasks in pre-analytical phase.
• Ensure specimen safety and proper handling per standards.
• Process and interpret information for testing and specimen integrity.
• Support revenue cycle related to laboratory orders and billing.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Pre-analytical processing

Data entry (McKesson)

Team collaboration

Independent work

Patient confidentiality

CARES values

Education

AAS degree or 2 years of college in biological sciences

1 year laboratory experience

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: Mon-Fri 2:00pm-10:30pm & every 6th Saturday, 7:00am-3:30Ppm

Pay Range : $21.28 - $26.40, based on experience.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Four weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

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

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