Specimen Processor Specialist, Per Diem
About The Position
The Outreach Specimen Specialist is a multi-skilled position responsible for efficiently processing patient specimens, including blood, body fluids, and tissue samples. The role performs EPIC and ATLAS registrations for all insurance and patient types, enters information into the laboratory system (Allscripts/ALAB), and provides face-to-face and telephone customer service. Duties also include computer data entry and retrieval, specimen registration and preparation before delivery within the laboratory or to reference laboratories, documenting activities, and assisting physicians with ordering the correct tests. The specialist monitors supplies and follows regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing. Proficiency with insurance types and facility site codes related to registrations is required.
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, and ability to apply them to diagnostic testing.
- Proficiency with insurance types and facility site codes related to registrations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Process blood, body-fluid, and tissue specimens efficiently.
- Perform EPIC and ATLAS registrations for all insurance and patient types.
- Enter data accurately into the Allscripts (ALAB) laboratory system and perform computer data entry and retrieval.
- Provide face-to-face and telephone customer service.
- Register and prepare specimens before delivering them within the laboratory or to reference laboratories.
- Document all activities appropriately.
- Assist physicians in ordering the correct tests.
- Monitor supplies and comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing.
- Apply knowledge of CAP and JCAHO laboratory patient-safety initiatives to diagnostic testing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Zero-deductible health plan (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
- Dental and vision insurance (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
- Generous paid time off (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
- Tuition assistance (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
- Retirement savings match (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
- Employee assistance program supporting emotional wellbeing (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
- Healthy U incentive-based wellness program (listed among popular benefits for full-time employees).
- Health savings account.
- Flexible spending account for childcare.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Professional development.
- Discounts on on-campus dining.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
