Medical Associates of NWA·Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy duties, including collecting samples and checking in patients. They are also responsible for processing, preparing, and shipping laboratory specimens to reference labs.
Overview The Laboratory Assistant works as a phlebotomist and a specimen processor. This position handles samples coming into the laboratory and also samples that need to be sent out to a reference lab.
Assist in collecting samples, checking in patients, and other phlebotomy area duties. This duty is performed as daily. Take telephone messages and responds appropriately. Deliver, telephone, or fax reports. This duty is performed daily. Process and prepare in-coming samples, shipping of samples, add-ons, and storage. This duty is performed daily. Package samples for pick by our reference laboratory. Scan and maintain files of appropriate laboratory documents. This duty is performed daily. Be proficient in working with appropriate computer applications. This duty is performed daily.
Assist in collecting samples, checking in patients, and other phlebotomy area duties. This duty is performed as needed Take telephone messages and responds appropriately. Deliver, telephone, or fax reports. This duty is performed daily. Process and prepare samples for Home Health, shipping, add-ons, and storage. This duty is performed daily. Scan and maintain files of appropriate laboratory documents. This duty is performed daily. Be proficient in working with appropriate computer applications. This duty is performed daily.
Current phlebotomy certification is desirable. High school diploma or equivalent
A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. A current phlebotomy certification is desirable.
Market context
Lab assistant openings in Arkansas often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs that need support with specimen handling and routine processing. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with prior medical or laboratory experience, comfort handling biological specimens, and the ability to pass a color blindness test. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any hands-on lab, patient-care, or specimen workflow experience.
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