Specimen Processor Specialist, Per Diem

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking an Outreach Specimen Specialist for the LAB OUTREACH PROGRAM. The role processes patient specimens (blood, fluids, tissue) and handles EPIC/ATLAS registrations, data entry, and customer service across insurance and patient types.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, knowledge of ICD-10/CPT codes preferred, and familiarity with CAP/JCAHO safety initiatives. Must handle hazardous materials and multitask under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes is preferred.
• Medical terminology is preferred.
• Must be willing to handle blood, body fluids and tissue samples.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under stressful situations.
• Knowledge/competence of CAP and JCAHO Laboratory patient safety initiatives and applies these to all aspects of diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Process patient specimens including blood, body fluids, and tissue samples.
• Perform EPIC registrations and ATLAS registrations for all insurance and patient types.
• Enter data correctly into the laboratory system (Allscripts/ALAB).
• Provide face-to-face and telephone customer service and support.
• Monitor supplies and ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and testing.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Medical terminology

Multitasking

CAP/JCAHO safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allscripts (ALAB)

EPIC

ATLAS

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department LAB OUTREACH PROGRAM - 207012 Worker Sub Type Per Diem Work Shift Pay Range $19.34 - $28.04

Job Description

The Outreach Specimen Specialist is a multi-skilled position that efficiently processes patient specimens. Processing of all specimen types to include blood, body fluids and tissue samples. The Outreach Specimen Specialist performs EPIC registrations and ATLAS registrations for all insurance and patient types, enters data correctly into the laboratory system, allscripts (ALAB). Duties include face to face and telephone customer service, computer data entry and retrieval, specimen registration and specimen preparation prior to delivering samples within the laboratory or to reference laboratories, also proper documentation for all activities, assisting physicians in ordering correct tests. The Outreach Specimen Specialist is also responsible for monitoring supplies and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing. Proficiency with all insurance types and facility site codes related to registrations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer systems
• Knowledge with ICD 10 and CPT codes preferred
• Medical terminology preferred
• Must be willing to handle blood, body fluids and tissue samples.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge /competence of CAP and JCAHO Laboratory patient safety initiatives and applies these to all aspects of diagnostic testing.

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

22

A Lab Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

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