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Lab Assistant | South Portland, ME | 40 Hours

InterMed, P.A.·South Portland, Maine

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Lab Assistant is responsible for obtaining patient specimens through phlebotomy and preparing them for transport to laboratories. They also perform point-of-care testing, maintain lab supplies, and ensure compliance with OSHA and CLIA regulations.

SUMMARY

The Lab Assistant puts patients at ease with a pleasant and professional manner while obtaining specimens for lab processing. They are responsible for preparing specimens for transport to the main laboratory and the reference laboratories and performing proper requisition processes within EMR and LIS.

Essential functions

  • Understands all specimen requirements and can perform phlebotomy for both adult patients and pediatric patients
  • Always identify patients with two unique identifiers
  • Understands LIS and EMR systems to accession and process all lab samples, including outside orders
  • Transfer orders from EMR to LIS and enter appropriate information
  • Knows and instructs patients on proper procedure for urine/stool/sputum collection
  • Knows what vacutainer tubes to draw for which tests and ensures that all specimens are labeled properly
  • Checks send-out log to be sure all reports have been received, call performing lab if copies of report still pending
  • Ensures all supply levels are maintained and adequate
  • Orders supplies as instructed by supervisor
  • Performs other clinical or administrative office tasks as necessary (if applicable to site)
  • Prepares samples for transport and knows all specimen processing procedures
  • Adheres to site-specific workflows
  • Keeps work area clean, stocked and organized
  • Packages Biohazardous Waste to prepare for scheduled pick up
  • Understands and can perform all POCT including Quick Strep, Urine hCG, Urine Dip, Quick Flu, Occult Blood, and Urine Drug Screen
  • Perform and document QC when necessary
  • Knows and abides by personnel policies and procedures
  • Maintains excellent customer service with patients, staff, and physicians
  • Assists in training new employees as directed
  • Work on quality improvement initiatives with manager, as directed
  • Follows all OSHA and CLIA regulations as applied to InterMed
  • Performs and documents on OSHA Log:
  • 1. Disinfect counters with 10% bleach daily 2. Disinfect phlebotomy chairs/area with 10% bleach daily 3. Check surrounding offices for samples daily 4. Empty Confidential Trash daily 5. Clean Centrifuge weekly 6. Disinfect large waste buckets weekly 7. Change sharps containers as needed 8. Monitor and document temperatures
  • As directed, consistently performs all the following tasks:
  • “Scanned Lab Composite” workflow daily
  • Scrub lab schedules to check for orders ahead of appointment times
  • Perform “no-show” workflow from lab schedules
  • Ability to work in the processing area independently and without performance concerns
  • Audits the POCT office logs
  • If applicable, assists the technologists in the following areas:
  • Understands and can plant all in-house cultures, including urine cultures, strep cultures (throat and vaginal)
  • Builds and checks Micro work lists for Urine Cultures, Strep Cultures, and Vaginal Cultures
  • Disassembles and cleans urinalysis analyzer daily
  • Orders processing supplies as needed from various vendors and companies
  • Processing and distributing sample to the appropriate performing departments
  • Performing QC on waived platforms
  • Processing urine samples on the automated platform and prepare for microscopic examination
  • Plating microbiology cultures
  • Capping and storing samples
  • Processing Urgent Care samples STAT
  • Any additional projects within the scope of position, as directed

Job responsibilties

  • Successful completion of a phlebotomy or lab assistant training course required
  • 1 year of phlebotomy experience with all types of patients and processing preferred
  • Excellent professional judgment, phone skills and decision-making ability
  • Must be able to implement universal precautions always
  • Ability to calm anxious patients
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Ability to multi-task with little to no guidance
  • Concern for order, quality, and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work independently
  • Flexible as assignments and locations change
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Perform the N-95 Fit testing, unless medically excused

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a phlebotomy or lab assistant training course, with one year of experience preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle anxious patients and multi-task independently are required.

  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Customer Service
  • Multi-tasking
  • Phlebotomy
  • EMR
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Specimen Processing
  • Professional Judgment
  • Patient Identification
  • Urinalysis
  • Biohazardous Waste Handling
  • LIS
  • CLIA Regulations
  • POCT
  • N-95 Fit Testing
  • Microbiology Culture Planting

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
South Portland, Maine
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

InterMed, P.A.

InterMed is the largest physician-owned primary care practice in Maine, with 90 physicians and more than 650 non-physician employees. Founded in 1993, InterMed serves 77,000 primary care patients in the community through our practice sites in Portland, South Portland, and...

IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

Lab assistant roles in Maine stay steady

In Maine, lab assistant openings are often tied to outpatient clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic labs that need dependable support for specimen collection and patient-facing tasks. These roles are competitive because employers look for training in phlebotomy or lab assistance, plus strong communication, calm handling of anxious patients, and the ability to work independently. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show training, patient interaction, and multitasking experience.

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