What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Maury Regional Health?
Title: Laboratory Assistant
Department/Unit/Clinic: Chemistry/Clinical
Location: Wayne Emergency, Waynesboro, TN
Schedule: Full-time days
MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:
At Maury Regional Health, we are committed to delivering a reimagined health care experience — one that puts our patients at the front and center as we strive to deliver clinical excellence and compassionate care for every patient, every day.
Find out more here: About Maury Regional Health
WHY MAURY:
- 2024 Great Places to Work & 2024 Best Place for Working Parents
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans & PTO
- Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation
Find our more here: https://www.mauryregional.com/careers/professional-development
Employee Discounts
- Childcare Services – Hospitots
- Adoption Assistance
JOB SUMMARY:
Functions under routine supervision to perform specimen collection, handling and processing tasks; receive and respond to client inquiries and requests; reviews requisitions for appropriate test orders, diagnosis codes, date and signature of physician, and legibility; scans requisitions into the medical record; perform chain of custody collections; monitors medical necessity and insurance verification. Follows HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy and protection.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 Year Lab Experience in a Hospital or Similar Setting Required
- 1Year Lab Central Processing Preferred
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
MISSION, VISION & VALUES:
MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.
VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.
VALUES:
W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E – Empathy : Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.
C – Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A – Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R – Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Equity: Providing each individual a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential.
STRATEGIC ANCHORS:
- Quality patient care
- Highly effective teams
- Stewardship of resources
- Innovative culture
Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.
