Loyola Medicine · 19 hours ago
QA Processing Clerk, Days
Loyola Medicine is a mission-driven innovative health organization dedicated to improving community health. The QA Processing Clerk role involves receiving and distributing specimens, processing them for testing, and ensuring accurate registration and communication with healthcare teams.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs contract management and LIS registrations. Maintains all required documentation. Places patient orders accurately. Identifies each patient accurately by verifying date of birth, spelling of last and first name. Labels all specimens correctly. Accurately receives specimens sent/brought to the laboratory, processing them in the most appropriate manner for the department or shift assigned. Prepares all specimens for send out to Reference Laboratories. Works actively to instill and maintain cost prevention and cost containment. Assesses the acceptability of the specimens sent/brought to the laboratory
Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care. Establishes, maintains, and improves strong positive relationships with the medical staff, the public, other Loyola Medicine departments and own department staff. Answers telephone promptly (within 3 rings) and handles all calls with courtesy and efficiency. Provides appropriate results and delivers accurate messages regarding specimen collection and processing
Prints all applicable computer reports and distributes to appropriate areas or offices. Reviews computer reports, resolves any problems and makes appropriate corrections
Maintains adequate supply levels for assigned areas
Maintains a safe environment following hospital policies and procedures, performs required safety checks. Maintains a high level of quality assurance. Reports all quality concerns according to policy. Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Less than one year of previous job-related experience
Specimen management and problem solving
Excellent communication with physicians and clinics
Preferred
Epic Beaker
Benefits
Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
Daily Pay (NEW)
Competitive Shift Differentials
Career Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
403(b) with Employer Match
On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
Referral Rewards
Perks Program