Lead Specimen Processor - White Plains, United States - Zodiac Healthcare

Zodiac Healthcare

Verified Company

White Plains, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include:

Assumes responsibility of phlebotomy/specimen processing workflow
Ability to obtain blood specimens using varied technique on all age groups (where applicable)
Responsible to remove specimens from transport bags, verifies proper identifiers on all requisitions; and promptly followsup on discrepancies or omissions on paperwork or specimens.
Responsible for entering ordered tests from outreach requisition into HIS to ensure that the ancillary laboratory departments receive appropriate testing orders;prioritize workload to ensure the timely processing of all specimens.
Responsible for labeling and dissemination of specimen to the proper laboratory department.
Demonstrate knowledge and use of client specific registration and accessioning procedures
Responsible for answering all incoming outreach telephone calls and responding in order to resolve call in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
Responsible for faxing laboratory results to physician offices as requested.
To ensure seamless communication between shifts, responsible for documentation of all outreach issues in the LIS for followup and resolution the next business day.
Review of the "Specimen Master Log" to ensure accuracy in the accessioning process.
Responsible for compiling all necessary supplies for outreach clients and documenting quantities in the LIS prior to delivery.
Maintaining Appropriate Inventory of Necessary Supplies
LIS Material Management System
Completes ICD10 diagnosis coding for all MLW outreach accounts by entering the appropriate code into the HIS; contact and followup with physician offices for diagnosis and/or ICD10 codes if not provided on the submitted requisition; Documents phone conversation with physician office according to Medicare guidelines.
Responsible for scanning all coded requisitions into the ELR of the LIS
Responsible for STAT specimen pickup at local physician office practices, as well as, dispatching contracted courier service

Experience:

High School graduate or GED equivalent required

6 to 10 years previous phlebotomy experience required Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Valid NYS driver's license and proof of auto insurance required Ability to type 35 words per minute
previous experience in a healthcare environment required

Regards
Sourav

Pay:
$47, $71,997.00 per year

Benefits: