Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

at  Providence

DESCRIPTION

Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory at Providence Medford Medical Center in Medford, Oregon. Per Diem/Variable Shift
The Asst-Lab 2 is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens, and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results. Support personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty. Additionally, this position is responsible for registering outpatient laboratory encounters obtaining complex demographic, insurance, and medical information. Successful candidates will maintain up to date knowledge and competency on required registration functions. Lab Assistant utilize multiple computer applications in order to complete patient encounters.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years Healthcare or related field experience, OR a combination of applicable experience and education.
• Clerical or client services experience.
• Experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance Regulations including Medicare Secondary Payor (MSP), EMTALA, ABN, HIPPA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework/Training: 2 years college. Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology or Associate’s Degree Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology or Bachelor’s Degree Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Certification from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent education/experience
• Certification from a phlebotomy program with 1 year of phlebotomy related experience, or 3 years related experience.
• Upon hire: Certification from an approved government agency or nationally recognized professional organization (ASCP, NCA, etc.)
• Industry-related experience in a high volume, acute care setting.
• 2 years Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, clinical laboratory experience, or certification.
• Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems and other laboratory equipment.

Please refer the Job description for details