Laboratory Central Processing Specialist

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement: 5% match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Laboratory Central Processing Specialist for the Inova Central Laboratory. This full-time day shift role includes specimen collection, processing, and ensuring accurate patient results with strong attention to regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have several years in a clinical lab and a commitment to teamwork and high-quality service. Inova offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a nationally recognized health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab; 2 years at Inova lab.
• Certification not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen/blood product collections by confirming patient/donor identification, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques and accurately labeling specimen/blood products to ensure accurate patient results.
• Provides excellent patient and customer service by using AIDET principles and ensuring that the correctness/quality of technical information and directions provided to customers is appropriate.
• Manages specimen accessioning and processing accurately/efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing.
• Reviews registration and billing information accurately/efficiently to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicates effectively and working cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.

Skills

Patient-focused service

Specimen handling

AIDET principles

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Laboratory Central Processing Specialist

Inova Central Laboratory is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Central Processing Specialist to join the team.

This is a full-time Day Shift: Monday to Friday and weekend if necessary.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs proper specimen/blood product collections by confirming patient/donor identification, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques and accurately labeling specimen/blood products to ensure accurate patient results.
• Provides excellent patient and customer service by using AIDET principles and ensuring that the correctness/quality of technical information and directions provided to customers is appropriate.
• Manages specimen accessioning and processing accurately/efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing.
• Reviews registration and billing information accurately/efficiently to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicates effectively and working cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: 4 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab environment; 2 years of experience at Inova lab
• Certification: None