Open Door Community Health Centers·Willow Creek, California
The Lab Assistant III is responsible for the overall daily coordination of the lab, ensuring compliance with quality control and proficiency testing regulations under the supervision of the Lab Manager. Duties include performing routine laboratory tasks such as blood collection, back office testing, microscopy, and entering results into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
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WCCHC Willow Creek Community Health CenterThe Lab Assistant III at Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) is responsible and accountable for the overall daily coordination of the lab under the direct supervision of the Lab Manager and the Administrative Site Director. The Lab Assistant III is responsible for compliance with the quality control and proficiency testing regulation. The Lab Assistant III performs routine laboratory tasks related to processing whole blood and blood components, capillary blood collection, back office testing, microscopy, results entry, and other related tasks as assigned. This position requires a certified phlebotomy technician (CPT I or CPT II), LVN, or a Certified Medical Assistant.
Our lab assistant hourly wage ranges are listed below. All new hires will start at the base wage for the position. Certification and other requirements may be required to be hired at a higher step on our Lab Assistant ladder.
Lab Assistant II - $27.00 to $31.19
Lab Assistant III - $29.00 to $33.52
Hmong and Spanish speakers who successfully pass a language exam will receive a minimum of .75 cents added to their wage.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish constructive professional working relationships among a diverse workforce.
Ability to work as a team lead, alongside other Lab Assistants, and independently as needed.
Ability to train, mentor, and motivate Lab Assistant I and Lab Assistant II employees to meet job requirements.
Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to accurately enter patient results on the lab worksheet and in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret moderately complex documents.
Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.
Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Adheres to ODCHC’s policies and procedures.
None.
The Lab Assistant III reports directly to the Lab Manager and is an integral member of the Lab team. The Lab Assistant I is administratively supervised by the Administrative Site Director of their site location.
Market context
In California, Lab Assistant III roles are typically competitive because employers look for both a high school diploma or GED and current CPTI certification, plus recent laboratory and phlebotomy experience. These positions often draw candidates with hands-on specimen collection skills and familiarity with clinical workflows. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster. Before applying, confirm your CPTI status and recent lab experience align with the posting.
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