Medical laboratory assistant job description

Collects blood/urine/swabs specimens from patients of all ages and processes specimens appropriately for delivery to testing department. Performs and results a variety of waived point-of-care testing including quality control. Interprets and inputs all laboratory orders into computer system for outpatient testing. Determines medical necessity and interprets orders that have a diagnosis that does not support the testing ordered.

Full-Time [07:30AM - 04:00PM]
Qualifications
Education:
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
• ASCP Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Experience:
• Experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Customer-service oriented.
• Good communication skills required.
• Basic medical terminology helpful.
• Strong typing and computer skills necessary.
• Ability to accurately follow directions and perform specific functions.
• May be exposed to potentially infectious diseases.
Responsibilities
Performs and results waived point-of-care testing such as urine pregnancies, urine dipsticks, rapid strep screens, RSV, influenza, and Hem occult testing. Correctly enter patient demographic and billing information into the hospital admitting system. Understands insurance policy numbers and carrier codes. Verifies diagnosis with test order for Medicare reimbursement. Prints the ABN and obtains necessary patient information on required situations. Provides accurate communication to assist outpatients in the Medicare process. Accurately identify and obtain blood specimens from patients of all ages, employees, etc. as requested by authorized personnel (i.e. physicians, nurses, residents) using correct technique and appropriate equipment. Maintains productivity at a rate comparable to other experienced staff (6-8 patients per hour). Reads, interprets and correctly enters outpatient and non-patient physician orders, questioning any unclear order with supervisor. Rechecks the order for errors, making any necessary corrections. Performs cancellations requested by authorized personnel using proper documentation. Participates in the collection of special procedures (ISP, drug screens, EBT, cultures, Influenza/RSV's, research studies, bone marrows, capillary collections, therapeutic phlebotomy, cortisol stimulation testing, etc.). Assist non-laboratory personnel with specimen requirements and collection procedures. Ensure specimen integrity by adhering to appropriate laboratory packaging protocols. Ensures that all specimens received from client and physician offices are documented against packing lists and follows up with the site in the event all specimens are not received. Completes tracking logs and prepares specimens for courier pick up. Monitor daily phlebotomy actions by the use of various computer programs and logs (ORV, collection list, will call board, etc.). Maintains specimen tracking by correctly logging in all specimens with the correct time and date of specimen collection. Maintains Phlebotomy and clerical areas in a clean and orderly manner. Order and maintain supplies and keep areas stocked accordingly. Inputs all faxed orders into the lab orders database, questioning any illegible order, calls physician's office with clarification of test order and patient demographics and order request (standing or one time). Communicates telephone or verbal messages effectively to appropriate lab divisions, personnel or administrative staff. Provides effective communication to the outpatient either in person or by telephone. Gives patient test results to nursing units and physician offices in accordance with medical center policies either verbally or by fax communication. 11. Performs other related work as required or requested.
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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.
Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

Why UMPhysicians?
Regardless of role, we at the University of Minnesota Physicians recognize that every member of our team is vital. The Medical Assistants who work at UMPhysicians interact consistently with patients under the direction of a provider, authorized practitioner or RN and help to create and foster an environment of healing and education. UMPhysicians also emphasizes an inclusive, team-focused atmosphere; as such, our Medical Assistants are integral to helping us develop the next processes needed to ensure our patients well-being. Our MAs utilize and develop their skills in a rewarding clinic environment that is on the cutting edge of medicine.

Medical Assistant Overview
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinates and monitors patient appointments for provider visits, and procedure(s). Delivers patient care as delegated by the RN to assigned patient population, or individual patient. Communicates effectively with patients and other members of the healthcare team. Provides patient instruction as delegated. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served. Performs other duties including Performance Goals developed by manager and employee and reported in the employee's Performance Review as part of UMPhysicians' Performance Management tools

Minimum Qualifications:
Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited school.MLT or graduate of 2-year accredited Vocational/Technical MLT training or Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant Program or Associate Degree. MLT- certified by NCA/AMT/ASCP

Location: 901 S 2nd St .Minneapolis, MN 55415
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Sign-On Bonus - $3000 (Bonus may be available to qualified applicants)

M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

The Lab Assistant II provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
* Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.

* Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.

* Requires successful completion of an annual competency assessment for identified testing.

* Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.

* Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.

* Requires working knowledge of computers.

* Requires telephone skills.

* Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.

* May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.