Clinical Lab Assistant Oncology

Hartford Healthcare • Bridgeport, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services. The Clinical Assistant will work in a busy medical oncology practice, assisting the medical provider by performing all aspects of medical assisting, including phlebotomy and laboratory testing, in a medical oncology office/infusion center setting. This role is part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, where every moment matters.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience as a phlebotomist
• One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• At least one (1) year of experience in a health care setting (preferably medical office/clinic)
• High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant or pursuing certification in a certified educational program strongly preferred
• Knowledge of medical oncology office practice and infusion strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the medical provider by performing all aspects of medical assisting to include phlebotomy and laboratory testing in a busy medical oncology office/infusion center setting
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for the physician visit
• Perform various preliminary portions of visit such as vital signs, weight and specimen collections (phlebotomy)
• Provide a full range of administrative support in a medical office setting
• Schedule appointments
• Call pharmacies
• Bill patients
• Verify precertification’s for chemotherapy
• Triage phone calls from patients, physicians and insurance companies
• Maintain patient and business confidentiality to ensure that the needs of patient are met
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date electronic medical record filing system
• Perform laboratory clerical functions accurately and efficiently for compliance with regulatory agencies
• Perform processing of specimens and clerical activities
• Perform laboratory specimen preparation and processing for the following departments: Cytology, Anatomic Pathology, and/or Microbiology
• Assist in the support functions of the department and providers including, but not limited to, data entry, filing, reagent handling and preparation, slide preparation, planting of cultures
• Assist with bone marrow biopsies by setting up the room and assisting the provider in the room during the procedure
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees