Specimen Processor Registrar

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA, is seeking a Lab Registrar for the BMC Lab Operations to accurately register and process specimens from outside accounts, ensuring correct patient demographics, insurance data, and test ordering.

This role coordinates specimen handling, labels tubes, organizes transport, and acts as a liaison with outreach accounts while maintaining high accuracy and supporting education of medical technology students.

Formación

• Admitting and laboratory registration experience preferred.
• One year experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance information preferred.
• Familiarity with ordering lab tests preferred.
• Experience processing specimens in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Register and process laboratory specimens from outside accounts or entities.
• Coordinate and process all specimens with accurate patient information and test ordering.
• Label tubes and organize transport of specimens to involved departments.
• Serve as a laboratory liaison between outreach accounts.
• Teach medical technology students how to process specimens and use computer systems.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency under stress while ensuring patient safety.

Conocimientos

Typing 40 wpm

Computer skills

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hospital lab experience

Educación

High School Diploma

Herramientas

HIS/LIS

Descripción del empleo

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Lab Operations

Hourly Pay Range: 18.9500 through 28.4200

Non-Scheduled , Shift 1 , 0 , 6:30am-5:00pm flex

Monday - Friday, Rotating Holidays, Rotating Weekends, Variable Days, Call required, Travel to various Work Locations

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

This position is responsible for the accurate, precise and timely registering and processing of laboratory specimens from outside accounts or entities. Responsible for coordinating and processing all specimens. Processing specimens includes accurate registration of patient information, including demographics and insurance information, accurate ordering of tests, accurate labeling of tubes and specimens. Processing also may include the separation of serum, organization of all handling, sorting and organization of transport samples to the departments involved including samples being sent to other laboratories. Position relates to overall function of the laboratory and the hospital in view of patient care so test results are not compromised. Acts as a laboratory liaison between all outreach accounts. Presents self and department in a professional manner at all times. Refers questions/problems to the appropriate Supervisor/Manager

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Admitting and laboratory registration experience preferred.
• One year experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Familiarity with and experience in obtaining and verifying insurance information preferred.
• Familiarity with ordering lab tests preferred.
• Experience processing specimens in a hospital setting preferred.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma.

License, Certification & Registration

N/A

Other Requirements

• Responsible for coordinating and processing all specimens.
• Processing specimens includes accurate registration of patient information, including demographics and insurance information, accurate ordering of tests, accurate labeling of tubes and specimens.
• Processing also may include the separation of serum, organization of all handling, sorting and organization of transport samples to the departments involved including samples being sent to other laboratories.
• Position relates to overall function of the laboratory and the hospital in view of patient care so test results are not compromised.
• Acts as a laboratory liaison between all outreach accounts.
• Proven typing ability (40 wpm) and computer skills.
• Knowledge of HIS/LIS preferred.
• Independent judgment and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.
• Must possess and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Teach medical technology students how to process specimens and answer computer related questions.
• Responsible for care and accuracy in collection and labeling specimens.
• Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time, and under stress, to ensure against errors.
• Effective communication skills, use of computer systems, listening, speaking, writing and reading.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.