Laboratory Processor - Full Time - Rotational Shift - Pittsburgh, PA

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Laboratory Processor for their Pittsburgh location. The role involves receiving and preparing specimens for analysis, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and supporting patient registration. Ideal candidates should have experience in a clinical laboratory environment and possess medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in a clinical laboratory setting required.
• Registration and medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes all specimens delivered to the laboratory.
• Registers patients and performs test order entry into the laboratory information system.

Skills

Medical terminology

Specimen processing

Education

Laboratory training program

Degree in clinical sciences

Job description

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Apply remote type On-site locations Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 1307 Federal St time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id J251325

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

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.

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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.

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.