Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | PRN at Abarca Health

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist degree or Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technology degree
MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, and initiating/following through with corrective action
Accurately perform basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge, independent judgment, established protocols, techniques, and equipment manuals
Distinguish between normal and abnormal clinical laboratory parameters, recheck abnormals, alert appropriate staff for abnormal results, and document actions
Communicate laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals accurately and timely
Critique, correlate, and differentiate test results utilizing theoretical knowledge, independent judgment, protocols, techniques, and equipment manuals
Participate in development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI, or other laboratory developmental activities
Provide technical guidance and be primary resource for team members; train new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures
Provide instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, handling, and storage for various body fluids or collect specimens as necessary

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Instrument Maintenance

Calibration

Reagent Preparation

Supply Inventory

Test Result Correlation

Problem Solving

Laboratory Protocols

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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