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

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)