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Senior Technical Assistant

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC Dickson City, Lackawanna County

Senior Technical Assistant Apply locations Dickson City, PA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR115530 Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. May perform technical duties relative to simple Quality Control and waived and moderately complex level testing under direct supervision of a technologist. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System under direct supervision of a technologist. Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual and records troubleshooting activities. Performs testing that is specifically designated by the department. Accurately completes work and reports results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests. Follows established department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values and communicates to customer accordingly. Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employee/students. Performs basic quality control functions pertaining to moderate complexity testing, instrument checks and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies. Accurately calibrates pipettes and thermometers (and records data) according to SOPs. Prepares reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs. Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling. Inventories and maintains adequate supplies, including restocking shelves when appropriate or notifies a technologist of shortages. Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs. Assists in competency review of new and current Technical Assistants and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues in a timely manner. Molecular/Microbiology Logs applicable information into the NEDSS system or sending information to other states. Toxicology/ACL’s Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines. Handles legal inquiries, search warrants, and subpoenas. Pathology/Histology/Cytology Performs fine needle aspiration (FNA) assistance. Completes frozen section cutting. Acts as Gross Room/Operating Room liaison to assist with problem resolution and provide educational in-service, as needed. Functions as Safety representative for designated area. Coordinates paperwork between LVHN and vendors for legal cases, hardware disposal, and products of conception. Performs all applicable duties assigned to Technical Assistant. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience. A.S degree preferred or an equivalent demonstration of education and experience. Graduate of health/medical assistant or similar training program from an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught. Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing. B. Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. C. Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. D. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have the ability to perform all duties with accuracy and attention to detail. E. Computer Skills: Ability to use Laboratory Information System in addition to various other software programs. F. Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed. Address: 330 Main St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Dickson City Position Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 10:00p-6:30a. With weekend and holiday rotations Department: 1046-00068 ACL - Dickson City #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Patient Access Scheduler - Hematology Oncology

Geisinger Health System Dickson City, PA

Location: Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Provides appointment scheduling services to patients and referring physician offices by matching physician-specific scheduling guidelines with patient appointment preferences system-wide, using technology. Collects and maintains accurate, basic patient information relating to registration and insurance in compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Facilitates positive multi-channel communications among patients, physicians, clinical staff, outreach sites, and internal departments to serve patient and referring physician needs using advanced writing, telephone, e-mail, and internet skills. Job Duties: Schedules patient appointments system wide for providers including specialty and ancillary services. Schedules and provides proper prep instructions for ancillary and diagnostic procedures and tests using physician-specific and department guidelines. Coordinates and completes accurate basic registration, demographic and insurance information to ensure timely and accurate payment for services while scheduling appointments. Completes all appointment scheduling, cancellation and confirmation requests by matching patient preferences with documented, physician-specific scheduling guidelines to provide the first available appointment in conjunction with patient preferences for time, date and location of each appointment. Processes requests for referrals and obtains the referrals for physician offices as require. Answers patient and referring physician questions pertaining to appointment status. Coordinates the hold and release of template slots for requests to occur within weeks. Facilitates and assures physician to physician or department contact. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Position Details: Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required) Certification(s) and License(s): Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Senior Technical Assistant

HNL Lab Medicine Dickson City, PA

Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. May perform technical duties relative to simple Quality Control and waived and moderately complex level testing under direct supervision of a technologist. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System under direct supervision of a technologist. Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator's manual and records troubleshooting activities. Performs testing that is specifically designated by the department. Accurately completes work and reports results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests. Follows established department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values and communicates to customer accordingly. Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employee/students. Performs basic quality control functions pertaining to moderate complexity testing, instrument checks and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies. Accurately calibrates pipettes and thermometers (and records data) according to SOPs. Prepares reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs. Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling. Inventories and maintains adequate supplies, including restocking shelves when appropriate or notifies a technologist of shortages Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs. Assists in competency review of new and current Technical Assistants and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues in a timely manner. Molecular/Microbiology Logs applicable information into the NEDSS system or sending information to other states. Toxicology/ACL's Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines. Handles legal inquiries, search warrants, and subpoenas. Pathology/Histology/Cytology Performs fine needle aspiration (FNA) assistance. Completes frozen section cutting. Acts as Gross Room/Operating Room liaison to assist with problem resolution and provide educational in-service, as needed. Functions as Safety representative for designated area. Coordinates paperwork between LVHN and vendors for legal cases, hardware disposal, and products of conception. Performs all applicable duties assigned to Technical Assistant. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience. A.S degree preferred or an equivalent demonstration of education and experience. Graduate of heath/ medical assistant or similar training program from an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught. Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing. B. Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. C. Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. D. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have the ability to perform all duties with accuracy and attention to detail E. Computer Skills: Ability to use Laboratory Information System in addition to various other software programs. F. Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Address: 330 Main St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Dickson City Position Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 6:00am-2:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation Department: 1046-00068 ACL - Dickson City

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