Main Line Health·Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
The Outreach Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting routine and STAT blood samples from multiple long-term care facilities and ensuring these specimens are delivered and processed at the Main Line Health Lab. This role also requires the ability to balance multiple priorities and manage heavy traffic flow while maintaining professionalism.
Could you be our next Lab Assistant, Outreach at Mirmont (Mobile Department)?
Why work as a Outreach Lab Assistant with Main Line Health?
Be on the Cutting Edge!
As the Outreach Lab Assistant, you will collect routine, STAT and other requested blood samples from multiple long-term care facilities.
These specimens are then delivered and processed at the Main Line Health Lab.
Are you also a savvy multitasker?
Being an Outreach Lab Assistant, you must be able to balance multiple priorities and help manage heavy traffic flow while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
You are eligible for up to 60 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!
Lab Assistant, Outreach (Part-time 20 hours per week)- This role will travel to Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia Counties.
Shift: 5am-9am; 6am-10am(flexible) M-F, rotating weekends (on calls 7am-6pm, 6am at Sat at Mirmont)
2 years lab experience required Experience in an anatomic or clinical laboratory preferred. Ability to work in more than 1 section of the lab preferred Working knowledge of medical information systems preferred.
High school graduate or equivalent, certification as a medical assistant or related field preferred, moderate knowledge of medical terminology, excellent verbal, written, computer and clerical skills.
Valid driver�s license and insured automobile, if appropriate MA or related preferred Maintains certification in the Packaging and Shipping of Hazardous Goods
Candidates must have two years of lab experience and possess a valid driver's license with an insured automobile for travel across Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Philadelphia Counties. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferences for certification as a medical assistant or related field, and knowledge of medical terminology.
Market context
Outreach Lab Assistant roles in Pennsylvania often attract candidates with hands-on lab experience and reliable local travel capability, especially when coverage spans multiple counties. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for both technical readiness and practical requirements like a valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and relevant certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, then compare your experience with the travel and credential expectations.