SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of CPOE Analyst I is responsible for reviewing all CPOE results and providing assistance to the Lab Manager and Lab Technician when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(1) Analyses all CPOE results and accurately record them in the EMR.

(2) Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing and maintaining records.

(3) Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, checking labeling, logging specimens, and keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.

(4) Accurately enters data into the Laboratory Information System.

(5) Confirms that the specimen matches the requisition form and that complete demographic and specimen source information is given.

(6) Confirms that the requisition is properly identified with the patient’s full name, DOB, date of collection, and physician’s name.

(7) Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.

(8) Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing.

(9) Aliquots sample for departments.

(10) Follow CLIA, API, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective regulations.

(11) Unpacks specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.

(12) Participates in all applicable safety training sessions, knows the location and contents of the safety manual, and knows the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.

(13) Scans records into electronic medical record (EMR) system.

(14) Create UDT orders and generate UDT superbills into EMR system.

(15) Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and with a wide variety of people and different organization levels.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees.
• Highly organized with the desire and ability to effectively track projects from start to finish.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrate consistent reliability, integrity, and dependability.
• Setting and achieving high goals and standards of performance.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and keep others on the schedule.
• Record/report the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and remove any faulty equipment from service.
• Take initiative to do to redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of the company (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others).
• Organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.
• Adhere to administrative and departmental policies.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness.
• Do not incur excessive overtime.
• Remain conscientious in regard to personal hygiene.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources.
• Demonstrate adherence and support of company-wide service standards as evidenced by observation and feedback from patients, family members, and other clients.
• Must interact and exchange personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.
• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, or oral form
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Strong organization, filing, and time management skills.
• Basic computer literacy and typing.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

The position requires a high school diploma or educational equivalent. One (1) year of prior experience in the laboratory setting is preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are expected to include 7:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Monday – Thursday). Occasional overtime may be required. The position operates in a professional office environment and the incumbent, in the course of performing this position, spends time writing, typing, speaking, listening, driving, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, walking, standing, and reaching. The incumbent may operate any or all of the following standard office equipment including but not limited to multi-line telephone system, postage mater, facsimile machines, calculator, photocopy machine, computer/printer, and coffee maker. The incumbent may operate medical equipment. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.