Lab Outpatient Specialist

What you need to know about this position:

• CRH provides on-the-job training for this position.
• Outpatient lab with two locations seeing an average of 130-140 patients per day between the two, as well as phlebotomists at three office locations.
• Highly reliant on team aspect as all personnel are here to provide quality care to all patients.
• Responsibilities include patient registration, ordering laboratory tests (outpatient and client), answering the phones using a multi-line computerized system, directing phone calls to the appropriate department and/or person and performing a variety of miscellaneous clerical duties.
• This staff is also responsible for the collection of all types of clinical laboratory specimens by performing routine and special phlebotomy procedures.
• Our Lab Outpatient Specialist positions have a base hourly rate of $16.73. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience and does include shift differentials and premium pay as applicable. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
• The full-time shift for this position will be 9:00AM-5:30PM, 40 hours a week, with a weekend and holiday rotation.

What is required for this position:

Education and/or Experience:

• High school education or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• One year certificate from a college or technical school or one to three months related experience and/or training preferred. -CRH does offer on the job training.
• Medical terminology course; computer based knowledge, PC and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy orientation required within 6 months of hire.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Indiana driver’s license required and must meet the hospital's liability insurance carrier requirements.
• Phlebotomy certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certificate and/or registration preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• This position will require frequent standing, walking use of hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools or controls
• Must regularly life and/or move up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally