Accessioning Clerk - Camp Hill Specialties
Penn State Health · Camp Hill, PA · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
The position involves performing venipuncture, patient registrations, accessioning laboratory physicians orders, ensuring proper handling of patient specimens, and verifying insurance information. Essential duties include resolving discrepancies, processing specimens, and maintaining quality control.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipunctures on adult and pediatric patients
- Enter physician test orders accurately into the Laboratory information system
- Ensure patient demographic and insurance information is complete and accurately entered into the hospital registration system
- Receive and process specimens within allowable time frames, in appropriate containers, and with acceptable labels
- Resolve discrepancies in specimen labeling, written orders, and specimen types
- Obtain ABNs and insurance authorization forms
- Retrieve and process specimens for transport to the Clinical Laboratory
- Answer inquiries for patient laboratory results, specimen requirements, and test status
- Operate laboratory and office equipment, such as centrifuges, pneumatic tube transport systems, fax machines, photocopiers, and desktop computers
- Greet and receive patients presenting for laboratory services
- Maintain quality control and record quality control data
Requirements
- Six (6) months experience in Phlebotomy required
- High School Diploma or equivalency
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant experience or clerical experience in a medical setting preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
- Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
- HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and Virtual Benefits Orientation
- Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling
Pay
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, no holidays or weekends.