Lab Clerical Lead

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, performs clerical duties—printing, charting, mailing, faxing and filing of reports, accessioning of Pathology/Cytology specimens, answering telephone, registering patients and order entry tasks.  Duties include assuring accurate charges, and billing information.   The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Receives incoming calls and disperses to appropriate departments.

Orders Pathology and Cytology in computer and maintains appropriate records.

Sends and receives reports by fax.  Checks for failed faxes in the computer.

Admits patients into the computer and orders tests.

Maintains good atmosphere between patients and laboratory.

Directs out-patients with written requests to collection area.

Checks charges, scans, indexes and prints reports.

Addresses denials due to lack of medical necessity via follow-up with physician offices for additional

Information.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. (i.e. GED)

1 to 2 months on-the-job training under supervision is the usual way in which the technique and procedures are learned.

Competency of components of laboratory procedures, as appropriate.

Good general condition.

Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information.

Numerical ability to calculate by formula.

Form perception, finger dexterity to handle paper work and keyboards.

Dependable.

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.