SR LAB ASSISTANT

Covenant-Health; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant for a full-time night shift (72 hours per pay period). You will perform venous and capillary specimen handling, register outpatients, and manage lab, pathology and imaging charting alongside Lab Assistant duties.

Local travel, equipment upkeep, and billing tasks are included. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality review of orders, inventory management, and adherence to safety standards within a

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Phlebotomy skills or equivalent clinical/clerical experience.
• Registration of outpatients and handling specimens.

Responsibilities

• Assist in orientation and training of staff.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and report equipment needs to the Manager.
• Monitor and order supplies via the Matkon system.
• Review physician orders for accuracy and correct errors.
• Generate, verify and submit contract billing.
• Assist with Scheduling and Medical Records verification.
• Support new projects and policy development.
• Local travel may be required.
• Follow safety policies and complete required education.
• Check and follow up incomplete reference Lab reports.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Registration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Matkon system

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

Senior Laboratory Assistant

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Roane Medical Center Overview:

Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.

Position Summary:

An employee in this position must be able to perform at an advanced level in the following areas: collection and proper handling of venous and capillary specimens as appropriate; registration of outpatients in a timely, safe and courteous manner; registration of patients, Lab contracts, and specimens ensuring that all registration data is accurate and complete; prepares, checks for accuracy, and implements charting of Laboratory, Pathology and Imaging reports as needed. Must be able to perform duties of Lab Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the orientation and training of new and existing employees.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, trouble-shooting and notification of the Manager when equipment is in need of repair or replacement (i.e. laser printers, line printers, fax machines, copying machines, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory of supplies by monitoring and ordering supplies through the Matkon system as needed.
• Responsible for the daily quality review of written physician’s orders to detect errors in test orders, diagnosis, physician’s name, insurance coverage, etc. and timely correction of errors.
• Is responsible for the generation, verification, and submission of contract billing.
• Will assist with other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager to include: Scheduling, Medical Records verification, etc.
• Assists in the implementation and evaluation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.
• Local travel required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Responsible for checking and follow-up of incomplete reference Lab reports.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

Basic computer skills, medical terminology, registration and phlebotomy skills or equivalent combination of clinical/clerical skills.

Licensure Requirement:

Certification by NCA, ASCP or comparable institution is desirable. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.