Lab Assistant

Florida Cancer Specialists•Davenport, FL

2d•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 position performs specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality-control procedures; follows quality-assurance and safety policies; and assists with patient flow. Duties also include identifying patients, drawing blood, sending samples for laboratory analysis, maintaining collection areas and equipment, and completing records. The Lab Assistant works within established procedures and quality guidelines and is responsible for rooming patients, taking vital signs, completing patient assessments, and assisting with medical procedures as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification upon hire or within 30 days of employment; FCS will provide a BLS course within the first 30 days.
At least six months of active experience in a Medical Assistant role within the practice.
Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
Strong customer service skills.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate closely with physicians and nurses.
Ability to comply with applicable quality, safety, regulatory, and confidentiality procedures.

Responsibilities

Collect appropriate specimens from patients as ordered and send specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house.
Perform in-house laboratory testing and process in-house and incoming results for charting.
Conduct specimen analysis of chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
Document results and maintain accessioning, test-report, quality-control, equipment, and checklist records; update and file daily paperwork and logs.
Chart patient results in a timely manner.
Use and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas as directed.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and verify supplies are viable before use in patient testing.
Perform patient assessments, including chief complaint, medication reconciliation, and pertinent history, and enter information in ONCO EMR.
Perform blood draws and follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Obtain vital signs, PHQ9 and pain scores, and document them accurately in the EMR.
Room patients according to office procedures and assist with patient flow.
Comply with regulatory standards and applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning patient care, patient rights, safety, billing, and collections.
Prepare blood and bone marrow slides.
Assist with medical procedures as required.
Complete the required annual CEUs to meet C.O.L.A. requirements.
Follow company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information.
Complete additional tasks as needed to support the team.