Lab Assistant I

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws using appropriate techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort. Accurately label, process, store, and prepare specimens for transport in accordance with laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Perform authorized waived and moderate-complexity laboratory testing within established training, competency, and scope requirements and in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensure Urgent Care (UC) laboratory equipment is operational and complete required quality control (QC), preventative maintenance, temperature monitoring, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Follow established procedures when testing or quality control (QC) results do not meet acceptable performance standards and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate laboratory personnel.
• Follow established procedures for critical or out-of-range test results, including timely provider notification and required documentation.
• Accurately record patient information and test orders and maintain required laboratory reports, logs, test results, and other documentation in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Perform required proficiency testing and participate in competency evaluations, laboratory training, and quality improvement activities.
• Perform required proficiency testing and participate in competency evaluations, laboratory training, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment and follow infection control, universal precautions, safety requirements, and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitor laboratory supplies, reagents, and expiration dates and assist with ordering and stocking as needed.
• Work closely with the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Clinical Tech Lead, healthcare providers, and management to support laboratory workflow, timely processing of specimens, and communication of laboratory concerns.
• Follow established procedures for specimens sent to outside laboratories, including proper preparation, tracking, and follow-up as applicable.
• When providing clinical support, accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), complete assigned clinical tasks and medication documentation, maintain clean and organized exam rooms, stock supplies, and clean and autoclave instruments in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $23.00 and $24.02/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Education: completion of a Medical Assisting Program required.
• Licensure: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification and
• Certification: current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within sixty (60) days of hire.
• Certification: Current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification preferred
• Experience: One (1) year of healthcare experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of phlebotomy, laboratory practices and equipment, and medical assisting fundamentals preferred.
• Skills: Foundational skills in phlebotomy, specimen handling, laboratory equipment, and medical assisting duties required, including the ability to follow established laboratory procedures and accurately complete required documentation.
• Other: Onsite position.