Lab Technician (Camdenton)

Central Ozarks Medical Center•Camdenton, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC), a Missouri nonprofit federally qualified health center, is hiring a Lab Technician for its Camdenton Clinic. The Laboratory Technician renders professional-quality health care to patients under the clinic provider’s supervision. The role requires a motivated, adaptable, mission-driven team member who is comfortable serving patients from diverse backgrounds and maintains a professional demeanor. The position involves collecting and preparing blood samples, assisting with specimen handling and laboratory records, and helping maintain laboratory and radiology areas, equipment, and supplies. Travel to COMC locations may be required. The employee must comply with applicable Health Care Plan and Quality Assurance Plan requirements, HIPAA and 340B regulations, and patient confidentiality obligations. COMC provides healthcare to its communities regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The organization describes a compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Comfort using computer hardware, software, and computerized equipment.
Motivation to serve patients and perform services that benefit patients and COMC.
Ability to work in accordance with accepted medical standards.
Reading and verbal skills needed to understand and communicate about medical records and laboratory procedures.
CPR/BLS certification, or ability to become certified during the probationary period, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate laboratory testing information.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of fundamental mathematics and experience using an adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong phone etiquette and excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA and 340B regulations; patient information must remain confidential.
Valid Missouri driver’s license, as travel to COMC locations may be required.
Ability to occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with required services and data requirements under COMC’s Health Care Plan and Quality Assurance Plan.
Provide courteous service to all patients.
Collect and prepare blood samples for inspection.
Assist in maintaining laboratory and radiology areas in proper condition.
Assist in maintaining an inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.
Prepare purchase requisitions for needed supplies for submission to the Practice Manager.
Assist with recording information, collecting specimens, and labeling specimens for identification.
Render professional-quality health care to patients under the clinic provider’s supervision.
Travel to COMC locations as required to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.