Lab Assistant - St. Charles Complete Care (application only for current Esse Health employees of Kisker PC and St. Charles Complete Care)

Esse Health•St. Charles, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal application for the Lab Assistant position in the St. Charles Complete Care office. The main responsibility of this position will be to perform lab draws on patients. However, the Lab Assistant may float to cover additional clinical responsibilities in the office. This is a full-time opening in an outpatient clinical practice with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The role is benefit eligible.

Requirements

Formal training which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant, CNA or Phlebotomy program (preferred, not required).
CPR Certification.
PC/Windows proficiency.
Willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction.
Ability to communicate effectively and to work compatibly with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of Phlebotomy experience.
Previous experience as an MA, Lab Assistant, CNA, PCT or Phlebotomist.
The Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive office image at all times including smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Perform lab draws/phlebotomy
Performs a variety of routine tests
Processes patient lab specimens according to established laboratory policies and procedures
Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen)
Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team