Job detail

Laboratory Assistant

First Choice Community Healthcare INC

#CPR Certification #OSHA #CLIA #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Medical Assistant #Electronic Health Record #Specimen Processing #Joint Commission

Quick overview

Performs various laboratory tests, including CLIA waived category tests, and handles the collection and processing of biological specimens. Responsibilities include registering patients, maintaining laboratory records, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED along with completion of a phlebotomy training program or medical assistant certification. CPR certification is required within six months of hire.

high schoolprofessional certificateQuality ControlPhlebotomyElectronic Health RecordsInfection ControlPatient RegistrationSpecimen CollectionLaboratory InstrumentationCLIA Waived TestingSterile ProceduresPatient DemographicsBiohazard DisposalMedical Billing Codes

Job description

Description Job Title

Laboratory
Assistant
I
Position
Code:
C02N
Non-Exempt
Department:
Medical
Position
Category (330):
Laboratory
Personnel (L13)
Position
Category (Rphca):
Other
Staff
Union
Exempt: No

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Health Center Manager and the indirect supervision of the Laboratory Manager performs various laboratory tests, including all tests in the waived category for CLIA.

ESSENTAIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Greets and registers patients; Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples; Verifies patient identity throughout the phlebotomy and send out processes; Transmit tests in the electronic health record to the appropriate reference laboratory; Obtain patient demographics, Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABN), and knowledge of lab billing and diagnosis codes; Orders, maintain, and distributes supplies as needed; Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures; Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods; Depending on training and competency performs limited CLIA waived testing; Performs biohazard disposal as appropriate; Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned;

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School graduate or GED certificate; Completion of relevant phlebotomy training program and/or medical assistant certification; LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED CPR certification required within 6 months of hire; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment; Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards; Ability to collect, prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols; Ability to perform a range of CLIA waived clinical laboratory tests and chemical analyses on biological samples; Knowledge of sterile procedures; Ability to draw intravenous and peripheral blood; Ability to isolate and identify specimens using advanced laboratory techniques and equipment; Ability to perform, monitor and/or maintain quality control standards; Ability to utilize, calibrates, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments; Records maintenance skills; Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures; Knowledge of the Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA and related accreditation and certification requirements; Knowledge and familiarity with compliance program. Cooperate fully and comply with laws and regulations; Age of Patients Served Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS