Medical Assistant - Specimen Processer

Medical Assistant - Specimen Processer

Owings Mills, MD

Pay From: $18 per hour

MUST:

The Medical Assistant - Specimen Processer will have experience:

One year of experience working in a lab setting or processing specimens

Must have experience processing and labeling specimens

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public

Must be able to work individually as well as within a team

Must be able to multi-task and prioritize

Must be able to meet predefined quality standards

DUTIES:

Labels specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate personnel to ensure specimen integrity

Accession specimens accurately into the EMR system using prescribed laboratory guidelines

Processes specimens and prepares them for shipping and testing

Tracks all specimen samples in EMR system for inventory purposes, as required

Conducts supply inventory and stocks the lab with appropriate materials

Assists in the care and maintenance of lab work area, furnishings and equipment

Follows test requirements of laboratory and ensures samples are appropriate for testing

Disposes of all laboratory wastes following OSHA and lab guidelines

Acts as a back-up for Ancillary Medical Assistants, performing Ancillary Medical Assistant duties, as directed

Performs limited testing (urine drug screen), as directed

Maintains knowledge of, and complies with CLIA, Company and any other applicable policies and procedures