3 Central Processing Clerk Jobs in Waterbury, CT
Waterbury Hospital is Hiring a Central Processing Clerk Near Waterbury, CT
Responsibilities
- Enter patient registration information into HIS from paper registration form or by direct interview of patient.
- Recognizes incomplete information on Laboratory requisitions takes proper steps to resolve the problem.
- Processes orders for Laboratory testing using established order entry procedures in HIS and/or LIS.
- Prioritizes processing of specimens and performs all aspects of specimen handling, including labeling,
- Accessioning and centrifugation, according to established procedures for the patient population served including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
- Evaluates specimen integrity and correctly handles specimens to expedite testing process. If previously trained as a phlebotomist, maintains competency in phlebotomy for cross coverage purposes.
- Process specimens for reference laboratory testing for the patient population served including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult. Arrange for courier service as needed. Enter and/or verify test results from reference laboratory testing.
- Maintain work areas in a sanitary condition. Perform equipment maintenance as scheduled. Follows
- Universal Precautions at all times.
- Answer phone inquiries regarding specimen collection and handling and/or patient test results for the patient population served including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
- Maintain a working knowledge of both HIS and LIS; including downtime procedures for both computer systems.
- Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively with coworkers to facilitate the departments
- ability to meet goals and objectives.
- Keeps current on advances in Laboratory Services. Participates in and shares continuing education to maintain professional development and competency for patient population served including: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- High School graduate
- Prior Laboratory experience preferred
- Phlebotomy skills helpful, but not required
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
- Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
- Ability to interact with internal an external customers with tact and confidentiality
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. bloodborne pathogens, physical requirements: lifting, and carrying supplies, standing, walking and bending.
Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$41k-51k (estimate)
02/09/2023
07/22/2024
waterburyhospital.org
WATERBURY, CT
1,000 - 3,000
1890
Private
LESTER SCHINDEL
$200M - $500M
Hospital
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About Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury Hospital owns and operates a chain of hospitals that provides treatment for orthopedic and cardiology.
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