Clinical Support Specialist - San Marcos, United States - Clinical Pathology Laboratories

Description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and

Position Qualifications:

Position Summary:
Responsible for entry of laboratory test results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Requires timely communication to other supporting departments by varying means. Information is typed into the LIS using varying applicable formats ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to the healthcare provider. Responsible for performing any assigned clerical duties. Adheres to department policies and procedures to include department programs, quality control, quality assurance, and safety.


Principle Responsibilities:

Accurately enters all required information presented on the referral laboratory report into the CPL LIS system in the appropriate format.

Provides accurate and timely information to supporting CPL departments, clients, and patients.
Prioritizes entry of older reference laboratory reports.

Full range of administrative duties to include but not limited to answering phones calls, email requests, general clerical duties such as filing, organizing, and storing data, and requests for test information or test results.

Uses applicable LIS documentation on every accession requiring action or follow up along with client notification information.
Understands and recognizes LIS alerts and flags and takes timely and appropriate action.

Investigates pending results on a structured and regular schedule which may include interfacing with reference laboratory staff or using the applicable reference laboratory electronic established systems.

Interfaces with referral processing and other laboratory personnel to solve issues.

Accurately enters all required information from the CPL or client EMR requisition into the LIS and is able to discern and apply timely corrective action.

May act as a resource for others who require assistance and training.
Follows all departmental policies and procedures related to data and test information.
Recognizes personal limitations and challenges and seeks appropriate guidance from supervisors or managers when needed.


Education:
Minimum-High School diploma or GEDPreferred- Medical Assistant/Medical Terminology TrainingExperience: Result and/or data entry experience in a healthcare setting, preferably a laboratory

Skills:
Minimum-typing of 50 wpmThis role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI).

Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards.

Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.


Reporting Relationship:
Reports to assistant supervisor or other designee

Physical Demands:

Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time at a result entry station using keyboards, monitors and other peripheral laboratory equipment.

Requires the ability to shift points of vision and focus from documents and the monitor.

Requires manipulation of tools, objects, boxes and equipment using the following physical motions:

pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, reaching above shoulder height, grasping with one hand or both, extensive typing, twisting and reaching.

Routinely requires coordination of two or more physical operations. Requires the ability to hear audible sounds via a headset or telephone handset.


Environment Demands:
Works in a temperature controlled environment. Works in a small, noisy environment. May be required to operate fire and safety equipment or follow safety procedures in an emergency situation. May be required to work with time constraints and crisis situations.


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Job Category:
Laboratory OperationsCompany:Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

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