Associate Lab / Teamsters JH

Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW Receives, prepares, and processes specimens delivered to the laboratory. Responsible for answering telephone inquiries and stocking supplies. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Registers patients and performs test order entry into laboratory information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient account. (55%) Verifies specimen identification and prepares and processes specimens according to department procedures and protocols. (25%) Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. Stocks supplies (5%) Provides support such as answering telephones, faxing reports, and send-outs. (5%) Mentors MLA students in specimen processing utilizing AHN policies and procedures. (5%) Orders, performs and results waived testing. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required. Preferred Graduate of a medical assistant program or a phlebotomy program receiving a medical assistant or phlebotomy certificate preferred. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.