Lab Medical Assistant

HealthPoint Careers•Auburn, WA

About The Position

The Lab Medical Assistant is responsible for clinic laboratory functions, including phlebotomy, specimen processing and shipment, record keeping, quality control, in-house testing, and oversight of lab safety regulations. The role also supports patient flow and other clinical procedures as needed, maintains lab supplies and equipment, tracks outstanding lab orders, and assists with staff training and proficiency testing. Compensation depends on skills and experience.

Requirements

Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Six months of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory medical care setting and/or lab.
Six months of experience in an ambulatory medical care setting.
Ability to read and interpret technical and other complex documents.
Ability to write routine correspondence, such as letters and memos.
Ability to present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to internal and/or external clients.
Ability to consider and interpret circumstances or information to select an effective response; solutions may be technical but are relatively straightforward and well-defined once problems are understood.
Demonstrated operating knowledge of computers.
Intermediate-level ability with Microsoft Office and Outlook, and experience with electronic health records.
Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification, or completion of a Registered Medical Assistant application at hire and successful completion of the Interim Medical Assistant Certification application process within 60 days of hire.
Maintain current Medical Assistant certification or licensure in Washington State.
Provide required immunization and/or immunity documentation before the start date, including COVID-19, MMR, varicella, annual influenza, and TB QuantiFERON Gold titer draw; clinic employees must also provide Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years, and clinical positions with potential blood or bloodborne pathogen exposure must provide Hepatitis B vaccination documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform venous blood draws and in-house lab tests according to established protocols.
Coordinate processing of specimens sent to LabCorp, including review of invoices.
Conduct daily quality control checks of lab procedures and sign the Cleaning and Maintenance log.
Complete monthly reporting and reconciliation of lab paperwork.
Run the site-specific Pending Labs Report #306 and report, track, and resolve outstanding lab orders.
Record refrigerator and freezer vaccine temperatures and download and post vaccine thermometer data daily.
Stock and clean the lab, patient bathroom, and lab equipment.
Order lab supplies and regularly check for expired supplies.
Manage inbox tasks, in-house labs, LabCorp labs, lab letters, and Medical Assistant Visits in a timely manner.
Share updated lab policies and procedures, equipment information, training materials, protocols, and safety devices with appropriate staff.
Maintain proficiency through educational training and lab proficiency testing, and oversee timely completion of required proficiency testing by Medical Assistants.
Oversee staff adherence to safety regulations and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure lab performance quality and assist and mentor Medical Assistants who need training or direction regarding lab procedures.
Provide backup for Spirometry and EKG and assist with patient flow as needed.
Report STD cases to Public Health.
Maintain good attendance, punctuality, and a full scheduled shift.
Demonstrate respectful, professional, team-oriented behavior and support HealthPoint's mission, values, and goals.
Perform other duties as directed by the Medical Assistant Supervisor or Site Manager.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
HSA and FSA options.
Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight paid holidays, three floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off.
Employee Assistance Program and employee wellness program.
Voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Professional development, ongoing learning, and career growth opportunities.
Signing bonus of up to $3,000, depending on experience.
Required vaccinations or immunity titers can be provided at no cost if an employee cannot provide documentation.