Lab Coordinator/ MA

HEALTHY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER•Harrisonburg, VA

6d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Join our mission to provide patient-centered healthcare that is accessible and affordable for all. About HCHC HCHC is a non-profit 501(c)3 federally qualified health center, a true universal access medical facility. HCHC brings together an exceptional team of health care providers, a responsive and helpful administrative staff and a supportive Board of Directors to fulfill our mission of providing comprehensive primary care health services to anyone in the community regardless of their financial situation.

Requirements

Culturally effective capabilities demonstrating a sensitivity and responsiveness to varying cultural characteristics and beliefs.
The ability to speak, read and write in English is necessary.
Must be able to prioritize, have cognitive reasoning, and communicate clearly.
At least two years relevant experience, or the equivalent, particularly in the care and service of vulnerable and medically underserved populations.
Current CPR (BLS) certificate is required.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy license preferred.
The employee is preferred to be bilingual.

Responsibilities

Obtains, prepares, and assures timely documentation of results on specimens sent to outside laboratories.
Performs in-house, Point of Care lab tests, per protocol and records results in patient chart and reports to provider and pertinent clinical team members.
Functions as clinic phlebotomist, with duties including drawing of blood by venipuncture for diagnostic testing and procedures.
Appropriately identifies abnormal and critical results and communicates findings to provider and nursing staff.
Maintains regular and ongoing inventory of lab supplies and compiles supply order request on monthly or as needed basis.
Documents accurate patient information in timely manner in EHR.
Assists with training new clinical personnel on lab operations and Point of Care testing.
Performs quality control measures on all Point of Care Testing supplies and equipment per manufacturer instructions.
The Clinical Lab Assistant tracks all ordered labs and maintains daily accession logs for all labs.
Completes tasks as assigned and maintains open and direct communication with manager and all staff.
Other responsibilities as assigned.