Lab Collector

Ovp-Health; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OVP Health Care in Huntington, WV is seeking a Lab Collector to assist with collection, documentation, and shipment of specimens for clinical testing. Most samples are blood and urine.

The role requires ensuring accurate patient data, maintaining a clean collection area, and coordinating with the laboratory and provider while adhering to policies and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; phlebotomy certification preferred.
• At least one year of experience in laboratory specimen collection preferred.
• Experience in healthcare settings and knowledge of patient data handling.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and medical software required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specimen collection, sometimes directly observed.
• Gathers, verifies, and enters patient data onto requisitions.
• Ships specimens to the laboratory on a timely basis.
• Orders and maintains supplies for the collection area.
• Maintains cleanliness of the collection area and supports the team.
• Serves as liaison between the laboratory and provider.
• Follows company policies, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Supports process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory collection experience

Healthcare experience

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Medical software

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Lab Collector assists with the collection, documentation, and shipment of specimens for the purpose of clinical testing. The position is located within OVP Health Care offices. Samples will most often include blood and urine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts specimen collection, sometimes directly observed.
• Gathers, verifies, and enters patient data onto requisitions.
• Ships specimens to the laboratory on a timely basis.
• Orders and maintains supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness of the collection area.
• Assists the client services team in correcting discrepancies.
• Serves as the liaison between the laboratory and provider.
• Follows company policies, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Meets continuous process improvement and/or standardization initiatives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Phlebotomy Certification/Diploma preferred.
• Minimum one year experience with laboratory collection preferred.
• Minimum one year experience working in a healthcare practice setting, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of related organizational policies to administer patient care.
• Working knowledge of computers, especially word, excel. and medical software.
• Reliable transportation to travel to and between locations.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and Office of Inspector General check.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifies individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard.

Work Environment:

This job operates in an outpatient facility environment.

EEO STATEMENT

OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OVP Health Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health Care employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.