Medical Assistant – Specimen Processer from Quadrant Inc

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