Senior Laboratory Assistant - Full-Time Night

Providence • Seaside, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Asst-Lab 3 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. Supports 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. The Lab Assistant 3 utilizes multiple computer applications in order to complete patient encounters. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Seaside Hospital 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 college education.
• 3 years Healthcare, or related field experience including phlebotomy-related experience.
• Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience.
• Clerical or client services experience.
• Phlebotomy will be required in float pool and some ministries.
• Demonstrated experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance regulations including CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), CAP, TJC (The Joint Commission), CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA and HIPPA.
• Upon hire: In compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) criminal background check and fingerprinting may be required for position, based on assigned duties. Involves only those positions at PPMC operating the blood irradiator machine.

Nice To Haves

• Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology are preferred.
• Verifiable experience which includes proficiency in moderately complex testing.
• Phlebotomy program with 1 year of phlebotomy related experience.
• Equivalent educ/experience Certification from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program, OR 3 years related experience.
• Upon hire: Certification in Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, or clinical laboratory Industry-related experience in a high volume, acute care setting.
• 2 years Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, clinical laboratory experience.
• Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems and other laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens.
• 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.
• Register outpatient laboratory encounters obtaining complex demographic, insurance, and medical information.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and competency on required registration functions.
• Utilize multiple computer applications in order to complete patient encounters.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree