Laboratory Assistant

Providence • Portland, OR

80d

About The Position

The Asst-Lab 2 is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens, and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results. Support personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty. Additionally, this position is responsible for registering outpatient laboratory encounters obtaining complex demographic, insurance, and medical information. Successful candidates will maintain up to date knowledge and competency on required registration functions. Lab Assistant utilize multiple computer applications in order to complete patient encounters. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• 2 years Healthcare or related field experience, OR a combination of applicable experience and education.
• Experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance Regulations including Medicare Secondary Payor (MSP), EMTALA, ABN, HIPPA.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework/Training 2 years college. Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Associate's Degree Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Bachelor's Degree Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Coursework/Training Certification from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent education/experience.
• Certification from a phlebotomy program with 1 year of phlebotomy related experience.
• 3 years related experience.
• Clerical or client services experience.
• Upon hire: Certification from an approved government agency or nationally recognized professional organization (ASCP, NCA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens.
• Handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results.
• Registering outpatient laboratory encounters and obtaining complex demographic, insurance, and medical information.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge and competency on required registration functions.
• Utilizing multiple computer applications to complete patient encounters.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time