Lab Assistant

Florida Cancer Specialists•Bradenton, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager, the Lab Assistant collects, processes, and tests patient specimens and documents results according to established procedures. The role includes specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality-control procedures, while following quality-assurance and safety policies. The Lab Assistant supports patient flow by identifying patients, drawing blood, sending samples for laboratory analysis, maintaining collection areas and equipment, and performing record-keeping duties. The position works within established procedures and scientific methods, and also rooms patients, takes vital signs, completes assessments, and assists with medical procedures as required. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of active experience in a Medical Assistant role within the practice. BLS certification is required upon hire or must be obtained within 30 days; FCS will provide a BLS course during that period. Annual continuing education units are required to meet C.O.L.A. requirements. Employees are expected to act professionally and respectfully, comply with labor laws and workplace policies, and report potential harassment, discrimination, or other improprieties. Employment offers are contingent on background screening. New hires must receive required vaccinations, including influenza unless an exemption is approved, and are subject to drug testing. FCS is a drug-free workplace and does not recognize medical marijuana cards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of active experience in a Medical Assistant role within the practice.
BLS required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of employment; FCS will provide a BLS course within the first 30 days.
Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
Strong customer service skills.
Time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate closely with physicians and nurses.
Analysis and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to conduct oneself professionally and respectfully and comply with workplace policies and practices.

Responsibilities

Collect appropriate patient specimens as ordered.
Send specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house.
Maintain quality-assurance documentation, including accessioning, test-report, quality-control, and equipment logs and checklists.
Chart patient results promptly and update and file daily paperwork, laboratory logs, and maintenance logs.
Perform in-house laboratory testing and process in-house and incoming results for charting.
Use, maintain, and care for equipment and the work area as directed.
Analyze chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
Maintain adequate supply inventory and verify supplies are viable before using them in patient testing.
Assess patient chief complaints, reconcile medications, gather pertinent history, and enter information in ONCO EMR.
Perform blood draws and follow specimen-handling and processing procedures.
Obtain vital signs, PHQ9 and pain scores, and document them accurately in the EMR.
Room patients according to office procedures.
Comply with regulatory agency standards.
Prepare blood and bone marrow slides.
Assist with medical procedures as required.
Complete the annual number of CEUs required to meet C.O.L.A. requirements.
Comply with federal and state laws and regulations concerning patient care, patient rights, safety, billing, and collections, as well as company and departmental policies, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient information.
Perform additional tasks as needed to support the team.