Phlebotomist - Float - Patient Outreach

## Phlebotomist - Float - Patient OutreachApplylocations: Kennestone Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-67479How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.**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. Local travel required. Floaters will be required to sign the departments floater agreement outlining the job duties and expectations.## **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 goalsCustomer 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) monthsFloater Responsibilities (specific):\* Must be current on all Lab Outreach location workflows in the IOP, Patient Service Center and processing department\* Must be available between the hours of 6am-7pm\* Must keep information in their floater manual current and have the manual on-site for reference as needed\* Floater may cover more than 1 location daily. Providing lunch coverage as needed\* Readjust schedules daily to support the needs of the department\* Floaters required to sign floater agreement\* All other duties as assigned within the scope of the positionRegulatory 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 meetingsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.## **Required Minimum Education:*** High School Diploma General or GED General## **Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):**All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.* BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor## **Additional License(s) and Certification(s):**## **Required Minimum Experience:**Minimum 1 year of previous computer registration skills and/or completed WellStar Lab Outreach externship Preferred andMinimum 1 year of Customer Service experience and/or completed WellStar Lab Outreach externship. Required andMinimum 1 year of previous phlebotomy and specimen processing experience and/or completed WellStar Lab Outreach externship Preferred## **Required Minimum Skills:**Requires excellent Customer Service skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsRequires efficient and accurate computer skills must be able to work and maintain professional demeanor under stressful conditionsrequires efficient multi-tasking and organizational skillsmust be able to gracefully maintain composure in difficult situationsAdditionally, must have reliable transportation, a valid Georgia drivers license and scheduling flexibility.Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr