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Beacon Health System · 1 day ago

Laboratory Assistant (BMG)

South Bend, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Beacon Health System is dedicated to delivering outstanding care and inspiring health. They are seeking a Laboratory Assistant who will perform essential laboratory functions, maintain patient records, and provide general office support to ensure efficient laboratory operations.

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Responsibilities

Maintaining daily patient log and entering test results on forms

Distributing reports to physicians' offices, as required

Maintaining file of standing lab and future lab orders for patients

Maintaining laboratory orders and test results for two years

Receiving and collecting specimens for laboratory testing, including drawing blood, collecting urine and other body materials and fluids from patients

Performing EKGs, spirometry, audiometry, breath alcohol testing, and maintaining logs

Performing other lab analyses which require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training, or experience and technical abilities, as authorized by the laboratory director

Writing lab charge on billing ticket and checking for associated diagnosis for billing purposes

Keeping quality control and maintenance records up-to-date, adhering to the laboratory's quality control policies, and documenting all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed commensurate with education, training, and job expectations

Maintaining records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples

Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Maintaining cleanliness of laboratory, cleaning spills with special attention to body fluid precautions and contaminated waste disposal per OSHA guidelines

Receiving and greeting all patients and visitors in a professional manner and providing all reasonable assistance

Receiving telephone calls, taking and relaying messages accurately

Obtaining information from the patient to accurately complete the patient record for payment information

Completing other job-related duties as assigned

Attending and participating in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared

Completing mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes

Completing annual employee health requirements within established timeframes

Maintaining license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year

Consistently utilizing appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self

Adhering to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance

Complying with established organization and department policies

Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required

Qualification

PhlebotomyMedical terminologyRoutine lab testingTyping skillsComputer skillsCustomer serviceOffice clerical skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma (with courses in mathematics and some biological sciences preferred)

Minimum of one year of patient care, customer service, general office/clerical or related experience

Completion of a phlebotomy training program or experience preferred

Qualifies as testing personnel for moderate complexity testing as defined in CFR.493.1423

Knowledge of medical terminology

Basic lab knowledge

Ability to perform phlebotomy and routine lab testing

Proficient typing and computer skills

Basic knowledge of billing and business office procedures

Demonstrates the communication and telephone skills necessary to greet patients and answer the telephone in a pleasant, clear, concise, and helpful manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, other team members, and the public

Physical ability and stamina to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR

Visual acuity, normal color perception and full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Preferred

Courses in mathematics and some biological sciences

Minimum of one year of patient care, customer service, general office/clerical or related experience

Completion of a phlebotomy training program or experience

Company

Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is a Hospital & Health Care centre providing health care facilities

Founded in 2012

South Bend, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://beaconhealthsystem.org/

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