Valley Health Systems Inc·Fort Gay, West Virginia
Perform specimen analysis, venipunctures, and capillary draws to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment. Maintain laboratory equipment, manage supplies, and ensure accurate data entry into the EHR system.
Requires excellent speaking and hearing abilities in order to communicate with staff and patients either in person or by telephone. Requires sitting, walking, bending/stooping, lifting and reaching in order to perform pre-analysis, analysis, and post analysis specimen testing activities. Requires excellent documentation and organizational skills and knowledge of good laboratory practices. Requires visual acuity for reading and interpreting CLIA waived lab tests, following technical procedures, and reporting test results. Must be able to operate a laboratory centrifuge and perform a variety of blood collection techniques. Requires regular contact with biohazardous specimens, therefore inherent risk of exposure to blood borne diseases (OSHA Risk Category I).
• MA or Phlebotomy certification
Position requires manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment.
Hearing must be within range of normal human conversation.
Position requires the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail for long periods of time in order to maintain accurate records pertaining to patient and/or account information.
Position functions within a normal office environment.
Occasionally required to lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requires a Medical Assistant (MA) or Phlebotomy certification. Must possess the physical ability to perform lab tasks and the communication skills to interact with patients and clinical staff.
Market context
In West Virginia, lab assistant openings are often tied to clinics and other patient-facing settings that need reliable support for specimen handling and routine lab workflow. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Medical Assistant or phlebotomy certification, plus the physical stamina and communication skills needed to work with patients and clinical staff. Before applying, confirm your certification is current and tailor your resume to show hands-on lab or phlebotomy experience; the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
