Looking for a great opportunity working in a Laboratory?  We have a the job for you! UR Medicine’s Thompson Health is the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region. You will enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits, free onsite parking, an excellent staffing model and a modern, high-tech environment. 

**Evening schedule

Responsibilities Include:

• Performing a variety of technical assignments in the pre-analytical phase of testing.
• Requires a working knowledge of the safety standards and properly uses them when processing specimens.
• Exercises moderate skill, judgment, knowledge of terminology & common practices used in the pre-analytical technical field to ensure accurate results & patient safety.
• Processes & interprets information involving laboratory specimens in order to ensure proper testing & specimen integrity.
• Understands the revenue cycle as it pertains to the laboratory and can fulfill the laboratory’s obligation of this cycle.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for the pre-analytical processing of specimens.
• Using McKesson modules as assigned, demonstrates the ability to accurately register patients, enter lab orders, bill charges, audit accounts etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all lab teams, physician offices and other health care providers.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive info including but not limited to the patients, staff & the health system.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Actively supports the hospitals goals and imperatives and lives the CARES values at all times.

Job Objective

Performs a variety of technical assignments in the pre-analytical phase of testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately records all lab tests into the Lab Information system.
• Prepares specimens for testing and distribution.
• Insures specimens received into laboratory meet testing requirements and specimens integrity requirements.
•  Investigates problems with specimens or orders that result in communication with the care area or physician office to get resolution.
• Phone duties
• Prints and distributes all laboratory reports daily.
• Accurately maintains files of all lab reports and lab requisitions.
• Exercises multi-tasking skills as necessary to prioritize workload and process specimens in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and uses sound judgment to solve issues regarding specimen integrity and test clarification.
• Demonstrates great attention to detail to ensure proper handling of specimens and reporting of results.
• Understands basic outpatient coding and medical necessity in order to accurately screen orders for current coverage by insurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
•  AAS degree or 2 years of college with emphasis on biological sciences preferred.
• Medical terminology or complete within six months of hire.
• 1 year laboratory experience preferred
• Demonstrates the CARES Values and Standards of Cooperation at all times.

Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00

Starting Pay: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply