Lab Technician (Camdenton)

Central Ozarks Medical Center•Camdenton, MO

10d•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 provides professional-quality health care to patients under the clinic provider’s supervision, serving patients from diverse backgrounds in support of COMC’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable care regardless of ability to pay. The role involves collecting and preparing blood samples, collecting and labeling specimens, recording information, and helping maintain laboratory and radiology areas. The technician also assists with laboratory equipment and supply inventory and prepares purchase requisitions for submission to the Practice Manager. The employee must follow COMC’s Health Care Plan and Quality Assurance Plan, provide courteous service, and comply with HIPAA and 340B regulations while protecting patient confidentiality. Travel to COMC locations may be required, and a valid Missouri driver’s license is required.

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 with discipline in accordance with accepted medical standards.
Reading and verbal skills sufficient 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, adding machines, calculators, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong phone etiquette and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds.
Valid Missouri driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with required services and data 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 the laboratory and radiology areas in proper condition.
Assist with 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.
Comply with HIPAA and 340B regulations and maintain the confidentiality of patient information.
Travel to COMC locations as required.