Patient Outreach Services Specialist (Phlebotomist) Family Medicine - Crabapple

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Outreach Supervisor or designee, performs technical and non-technical duties within the WellStar Laboratory Outreach specimen collection locations. Duties included, but not limited to, WellStar EPIC system patient registration; WellStar EPIC system insurance and ICD-10 data entry; WellStar EPIC system laboratory test order entry; Quest Laboratory and Lab Corp systems patient registration; Quest Laboratory and Lab Corp systems insurance and ICD-10 data entry; Quest Laboratory and Lab Corp systems test order entry; resolving all customer service problems and issues at assigned in-office phlebotomy and patient service center locations; properly preparing and packing specimens for transport to analyzing laboratory; properly and accurately performing phlebotomy specimen collection; performing Quality Assurance and maintenance checks on all equipment in accordance to CLIA and CAP guidelines; and all other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Perform Patient Registrations
• * Check all lab orders (Epic/ Manual) for accuracy (patient identification, testing and insurance) in accordance to national patient safety goal.
• * Accurately registers patient in Epic. Check all lab orders (electronic or manual) verifying the correct lab is chosen dependent upon patients insurance
• * Verify all expected date
• * Verify accurate test information is captured in multiple registration systems (WellStar Epic System or the Quest and Lab Corp systems).
• * Verify that insurance is current, correct and verified in the registration system
• * Scan all patient information in the Epic system (ID, insurance card, manual lab orders)
• * Order test(s) in computer system and follows special procedures for test reporting requirements. Collaborates with physician, and office staff to verify accuracy
• * Verify test reports/results are sent to appropriate personnel. (Physician and/or appropriate office)
• * Verify activity is recorded and performs monthly audit reports of all registrations for non-WellStar labs
• * Verify all STATs are sent to laboratory within time guidelines. (Schedule all STAT pick-ups)
• * Print ABN (if required), present to patient provide verbal explanation and obtain signature
• * Collect payments for SP3 (Time of Service patients) for all approved lab test. (credit card, check, money order)
• Phlebotomy / Specimen Collection/Specimen Processing
• * Properly identify the patient by following the WellStar Patient Care Safety policies
• * Properly perform venipunctures procedures on patients of all ages
• * Follow Laboratory policies regarding hard stick situations
• * Properly process all specimens according to established specimen requirements
• * Package all specimens according to DOT guideline and prepare for courier pick-up by WellStar, Quest, Lab Corp, & Fed Ex couriers
• * Collection and proper processing of all testing kits (Progenity, AVISE, Vectra, Natera)
• * Responsible for current knowledge of test, tube and specimen requirements for WellStar, Quest and Lab Corp laboratories
• * Responsible for current knowledge on collection and processing requirements of specialty testing such as GTT, Breath test and Bariatric testing for WellStar, Quest and LabCorp
• * Use proper hand hygiene in accordance to patient safety goals
• Customer Service Support
• * Assisting Physicians/Office staff with ordering labs in Epic correctly. (Future/Standing/Clinic Collect orders)
• * Notifying physicians, or designee, immediately of critical lab results as requested
• * If necessary, reprint any laboratory reports
• * Assisting physician with any research and issue resolution
• * Assisting physician office staff and patients in resolving all laboratory billing issues
• * Making all follow-up phone calls to patients if re-collection of specimens is necessary
• * Assists physicians and office staff in determining appropriate selection of diagnostic lab tests or test panels
• * Serves as liaison between the office manager and supervisors on location concerns/issues
• * Assists with patient questions and concerns. Escalates any issues appropriately that may arise outside of the Leads scope
• * Fax lab results to Physicians as requested
• * Maintain organized records and documents on site for three (3) months
• Regulatory Agencys Quality Assurance Requirements
• * Perform all daily QA checks on equipment
• * Perform quarterly safety inspections and prepare report of findings for tracking
• * Perform quarterly Chemical Inventory inspections and prepare report of findings to safety officer
• * Complete monthly workload tallies
• * Complete all annual personnel requirements (lab procedure review, mandatory continual education review, net learning CEUs, & employee physical examination)
• * Must remain current on information regarding all CLIA and CAP requirements, in accordance to national patient safety goals
• * Attendance at all mandatory staff meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma General / GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of previous computer registration skills completed WellStar Lab Outreach externship Preferred and
• Minimum 1 year of Customer Service experience preferred and/or completed WellStar Lab Outreach externship Preferred and
• Minimum 1 year of previous phlebotomy and specimen processing experience preferred and/or completed WellStar Lab Outreach externship Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Requires excellent Customer Service skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• requires efficient and accurate computer skills
• must be able to work and maintain professional demeanor under stressful conditions
• requires efficient multi-tasking and organizational skills
• must be able to gracefully maintain composure in difficult situations

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