LAB - Laboratory Processor - 40 hr/wk, 2nd shift

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center seeks a specimen handling and clerical support specialist to facilitate laboratory workflow, including registration, order entry, and reporting. The role emphasizes customer service, accurate data entry, and collaboration with technicians; strong communication is required.

On-site position with safety and attendance expectations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with laboratory processes and terminology, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of clinical or anatomical laboratory functions, medical terminology or science background.
• Ability to provide own transportation while on duty required.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Organized, able to prioritize, fast-paced environment, and strong problem solving skills.
• Customer-focused, service oriented, and able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of growth and development across lifespan and ability to assess patient data.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer interactions with a courteous, service-oriented approach.
• Distribute lab results to ordering physicians and transmit requested fax results.
• Prepare specimens for reference labs and manage reference lab software.
• Answer phones and direct questions to proper department.
• Register specimens accurately and ensure complete information and current insurance details.
• Enter outreach specimen orders and ensure correct testing and labeling.
• Maintain competency and pursue continuing education as needed.
• Maintain organization and prioritize daily tasks for quick responses.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE; comply with BVHS safety standards.
• Maintain punctual attendance and adhere to attendance policy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certificate (preferred)

ASCP/PTD registration (preferred)

Tools

Lab information system

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is for specimen handling, facilitating the workflow in the laboratory, performing a variety of clerical duties and interacting with customers internally and externally. This position is responsible for the pre and post analytical phase of laboratory testing including: registration, order entry, order interpretation, specimen identification/labeling, responding to phones and the tube system, problem resolution, sending reports to clients and processing send out specimens.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1: Customer Service/Service ExcellenceUses customer's name and smiles when communicating. Is timely in response to customers' needs. Communication reflects BVHS script, and culture of Service Excellence. Practices effective communication skills, i.e. listening, phone skills, etc. and maintains a respectful and courteous attitude on the phone. Shows proper behavior while working with patients. Is friendly and courteous to other professions from physicians to nursing personnel as well as within the laboratory. Makes suggestions in a positive, tactful manner. Maintains clean, neat, professional appearance, i.e. wears ID badge, and complies with department dress code.
• Duty 2: Clerical Duties - Distributes lab results to proper ordering physician location, transmits all requested fax results while monitoring incomplete faxes, call results when requested.
• Duty 3: Reference Lab Testing - Properly prepares specimens to be sent to reference laboratories. Is competent in the use of reference lab software: ordering tests and supplies, receiving results, completing batches and investing test requests. Can determine when a lab test result may be overdue and will make proper queries to determine the reason. Files reports in proper location in a timely manner.
• Duty 4: Communication - Shows good judgment in handling phone questions directing them to the proper department or finding answers themselves. Makes good decisions regarding directing lab requests to proper person and when transferring call, asks permission to leave the call to voice mail if there is no answer. Makes proper use of suggestions and constructive criticisms made by others.
• Duty 5: Registration -Performs accurate and complete registration of all specimens delivered to the lab while meeting acceptable registration accuracy rates. Makes sure that all information fields are completed and accurate and insurance information is current. Completes scanning of all orders into system PCI.
• Duty 6: Order Entry - Performs accurate and complete order entry of all outreach specimens delivered to the laboratory. Makes sure that all testing indicated on the physician order form is correctly entered, the appropriate specimen/order information is entered into the Incoming Specimen Log, and all specimens are properly labeled.
• Duty 7: Competency - Completes all mandatory learning requirements for specific job along with assigned laboratory competency requirements and documentation. Works within and consistent to the Mission, Vision and Values of the association and successfully pursues completion of all personal and departmental goals. Exhibits self-directed motivation for continuing education related to maintaining and enhancing skills for, and potentially beyond, current job title. Regularly demonstrates thorough knowledge of current job duties. Keeps aware of changes in technology of area. Stays familiar with up-to-date equipment. Attends in-services which apply to the job and is active in laboratory meetings.
• Duty 8: Organization Skills -Is able to maintain organization in a confusing area. Is able to plan the day to insure effective completion of duties. Prioritizes correctly to ensure the quickest response times for the most important areas of the jobs. Is willing to share responsibilities of filling in as necessary.
• Duty 9: Safety -Uses PPE where necessary (gloves, lab coats, shields, etc). Understands that they must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care relative to the age specific needs of the patient. Understands that they must comply with all organizational and safety policies, practices and procedures of BVHS.
• Duty 10: Attendance -Is punctual and is present when scheduled. Adheres to attendance policy - please document absences, occurrences and tardiness.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of clinical or anatomical laboratory functions, medical terminology or science background.
• Ability to provide own transportation while on duty required.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be organized, able to prioritize, work in a fast pace environment and have excellent problem solving skills.
• Individual must be customer focused, serviced oriented and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Individual must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in an Allied Health field preferred
• Experience preferred and PBT(ASCP) registration preferred
• Completion of a regionally accredited phlebotomy certificate program preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to walk, sit continuously and stand from 34-66% of a shift. The individual must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity for simple grasping tasks. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle for business travel and community involvement. ***This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HCV, HIV, etc.)