Clinical Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomy - SEIU

EvergreenHealth • Kirkland, WA

98d • $24 - $37

About The Position

The position involves performing venipuncture and capillary specimen collection on patients across various settings, including in-house phlebotomy, physician office settings, and patient service centers. The role requires effective communication with laboratory colleagues, clients, physicians, medical office staff, and patients. The job summary emphasizes the importance of accurate specimen collection, processing, and customer service in a healthcare environment.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy (MA-P) Certification.
• Certification from an approved laboratory-training program with successful completion of a required internship preferred, or relevant work experience.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy (MA-P) or equivalent, upon hire.
• Medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Previous training and competence in dealing with unique needs in the range of customer service situations with clinicians and their office staff.
• Working knowledge of the various government regulations specifically Medicare and the Washington state medical Test Site regulations.
• Working knowledge of the College of American Pathologists (ASCP) and the Joint Commission (TJC) inspection criteria.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture blood sample collections on patients of all age groups, accurately identifying and labeling all specimens following established laboratory protocol.
• Uses the laboratory information system or other reference laboratory's web-based applications to independently solve complex issues in a sensitive, caring, and timely manner.
• Processes all specimens in accordance with laboratory protocol including proper handling, centrifugation, storage, packaging, and transport.
• Responsible for collecting all insurance/financial information necessary for proper billing for outpatient collections, demonstrating knowledge of requirements for collecting ABN's and filling out MSPQ information.
• Accurately enters orders and patient demographic information in the laboratory information system.
• Answers and navigates calls with accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy using the best customer service tactics and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED