Laboratory Processor - Full Time - Night Shift - Pittsburgh

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks a capable professional to receive, prepare, and process specimens in the laboratory. You will register patients and enter test orders, verify specimen IDs, and assist with reports and send-outs, while maintaining a clean work area and adhering to HIPAA policies.

The role includes operating instruments, mentoring MLA students, and supporting routine lab duties. Prior clinical lab exposure is preferred; training or a degree in clinical sciences is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience registering patients and entering test orders accurately.
• Familiarity with laboratory terminology and procedures.
• Training or degree in clinical sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients and performs test order entry in LIS accurately.
• Verifies specimen ID and processes specimens per procedures.
• Maintains clean work area and supplies for operations.
• Answers telephones, sends reports, and performs send-outs.
• Operates instrumentation, troubleshoots problems.
• Mentors MLA students in specimen processing per WPAHS policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient registration

Specimen processing

Test order entry

Laboratory terminology

HIPAA compliance

Education

3 months clinical lab experience

Lab training program preferred

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Receives, prepares, and processes all specimens delivered to the laboratory.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Registers patients and performs test order entry into laboratory information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient account. (55%)
• Verifies specimen identification and prepares and processes specimens according to department procedures and protocols. (25%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• Provides support such as answering telephones, faxing reports, and send-outs. (5%)
• Operates and maintains instrumentation, recognizes problems and takes appropriate action. (5%)
• Mentors MLA students in specimen processing utilizing WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 months experience in a clinical laboratory setting, registration, medical terminology which may include experience acquired in conjunction with a training or degree program
• Preferred Laboratory training program or degree in clinical sciences

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [e-mail] California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network.

About Us

Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.