Laboratory Assistant at Sonic Healthcare USA in Las Vegas, Nevada

Job Description:

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:




Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?




You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.




Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.





Location: Las Vegas, NV 89118



Days: Monday - Friday



Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM



Full-time: Benefit Eligible





In this role, you will:

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  Prepares and sorts patient requisitions, and identifies and interprets data to be entered into
  the information system.
  
  
  


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  Researches available websites for missing patient insurance information and contacts
  referring physicians' office for missing patient demographics or insurance information.
  • Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from patient requisitions, face sheets, or
  photocopy of patients' insurance card, into the information system following the format
  displayed on the screen.
  
  
  


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  Routes patient requisitions after entry.
  
  
  


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  Maintains strictest confidentiality.
  
  
  


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  Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and
  departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals
  
  
  

May enter:

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  Client information (group name, referring physician, copy to physician, address, and phone and fax number)
  Patient's demographics (patient name, address, phone number, date of birth, social security number, gender, medical record number, and electronic medical record
  number)
  
  
  


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  Clinical history (past/present medical conditions, specifics of medical diagnosis or tests, treatment plans, family history, type of service, services received, dates of specimen gross description (size, shape, type of specimen, and gross code)
  
  
  


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  Billing type (client, patient, insurance, and/or no charge)
  
  
  


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  Patient insurance information (insurance code, carrier name, policy number, group
  
  
  


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  Reviews data entered with source documents and/or error reports and enters necessary
  
  
  


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  Corrections into the information system..
  
  
  


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  Number, and address of insurance carrier)
  
  
  


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  Service, and provider of service)
  
  
  

All you need is:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing


• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills


• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Bonus points if you've got:

• 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work


• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people


• Opportunity to grow in your profession


• Free lab services for you and your dependents


• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match


• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

Company:


Sonic Anatomic Pathology





We also want you to know:


This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.




Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Work Shift:




Job Category:

Laboratory Operations



Company:

Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD


Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Apply Now