Duties and Responsibilities

The HR generalist performs human resources-related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment, labor relations, affirmative action and employment equity

• Maintains all employee and applicant documentation as directed.
• Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary action.
• Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions.
• Maintains and processes all Unemployment Notices of Entitlement and potential charges in a timely, efficient manner. Attends unemployment hearings when necessary.
• Assists with recruitment tasks as needed (reviews applications, interviews).
• Acts as an employee relations specialist.
• Monitors tardy and absenteeism reports and ensures proper documentation is issued on employees who have excessive tardiness or absenteeism problems.
• Maintains, updates and distributes the employee phone list.
• Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits Forms I-9.
• Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures they are done in a timely manner (i.e., three months, six months, one year and yearly thereafter).
• Reports, maintains and monitors all workers' compensation case files; follows-up on open cases.
• Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation or changes. Verifies benefit billing accuracy and processes for payment.
• Administers COBRA for group health plans.
• Acts as payroll and time clock backup for Director.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Knowledge of employment law
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with all levels of staff.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to be discrete and ethical
• Ability to manage employee conflicts and solve problems

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• Cabinet

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree and two years HR experience; or six years of HR experience can substitute for the required education and training experience.

The incumbent in this position serves as a vital member of the healthcare team by utilizing phlebotomy skills to obtain samples from patients for analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens by established venipuncture and capillary techniques (adult and pediatric), as well as urine or other samples as ordered by the clinician.

• Process, package, and route specimens to the appropriate laboratory while maintaining specimen integrity by approved laboratory methods.

• Run routine CLIA-waived in-office tests (e.g., urine pregnancy, strep A, influenza, urine dipstick). Ensure Quality Control is performed and documented. Troubleshoot if QC is out of acceptable range.

• Ensure safe handling of blood products and proper disposal of hazardous waste.

• Assist in compliance with OSHA standards and AAC policies and procedures for infection control by maintaining a clean and sterile environment, including daily cleaning of the lab and emptying of biohazard bags.

• Maintain log book(s) for specimens sent each day.

• Receive and enter lab results into the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) and CAREWare.

• Maintain Temperature logs twice a day on the laboratory refrigerator, freezer and room temp. Troubleshoot if temperatures are out of range.

• Inventory control of laboratory supplies.

• Review pending labs and investigate if any are missing.

• Report equipment or lab deviations to lab supervisor, take action to remediate.

• Collaborate with providers and Director of Nursing to discuss updates on clinical lab tests and specimen collection.

• Conducts investigation into receiving lab or collection discrepancies. Presents resolutions to supervisor.

• Assist at ancillary sites as needed.

• Participate in Quality Improvement Project.

• Provide coverage at other Thrive Alabama facilities as needed.

• Maintain Phlebotomy certification

• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic concepts of HIV transmission, prevention and disease process.

• Knowledge of specific laboratory solutions, materials, and media necessary to perform duties.

•  Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and commitment to safeguarding client information. 

• Basic computer literacy for data entry, including Microsoft Excel and EMRs.

•  Ability to prioritize needs and plan work assignments accordingly.

• Ability to work with patients, significant others and family members from diverse populations.

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others. 

• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds, sit for extended periods of time, and walk between office buildings. 

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• eClinical Works
• CAREWare

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and at least one (1) year of laboratory experience. 

Certification in Phlebotomy from an accredited college or technical school may substitute for the required experience.