Specimen Processor Specialist, Per Diem

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Outreach Specimen Specialist is a multi-skilled position that efficiently processes patient specimens, including blood, body fluids, and tissue samples. The role performs EPIC and ATLAS registrations for all insurance and patient types and enters data accurately into the laboratory system, Allscripts (ALAB). It includes face-to-face and telephone customer service, computer data entry and retrieval, specimen registration and preparation before delivery within the laboratory or to reference laboratories, and proper documentation of activities. The specialist assists physicians in ordering correct tests, monitors supplies, and supports compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing. Proficiency with insurance types and facility site codes related to registrations is required.

This is a per diem position in the Lab Outreach Program. The role is non-exempt and has a stated pay range of $19.34–$28.04. A high school diploma or GED is required. Candidates must be willing to handle blood, body fluids, and tissue samples and be able to multitask and prioritize in stressful situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Willingness to handle blood, body fluids, and tissue samples.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under stressful situations.
• Knowledge and competence regarding CAP and JCAHO Laboratory patient safety initiatives.
• Proficiency with insurance types and facility site codes related to registrations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Process patient specimens, including blood, body fluids, and tissue samples.
• Perform EPIC and ATLAS registrations for all insurance and patient types.
• Enter data correctly into the laboratory system, Allscripts (ALAB).
• Provide face-to-face and telephone customer service.
• Perform computer data entry and retrieval.
• Register and prepare specimens before delivering them within the laboratory or to reference laboratories.
• Document all activities properly.
• Assist physicians in ordering correct tests.
• Monitor supplies.
• Comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing.
• Apply knowledge of CAP and JCAHO Laboratory patient safety initiatives to all aspects of diagnostic testing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Zero-deductible health plan (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
• Tuition assistance.
• Retirement savings match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Healthy U incentive-based wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account for childcare.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED