Laboratory Assistant—Beatrice Family & Internal Medicine

BEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER • Beatrice, NE

8h

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs and coordinates venipuncture and related phlebotomy procedures, provides clerical support to the department, and performs billing and coding functions. Cleans, prepares, cleans, and stores glassware and other lab equipment to follow health and safety regulations. Has knowledge of point of care testing procedures, this includes but not limited to blood glucose, pregnancy tests, rapid strep, and hemoglobin.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience in a laboratory environment preferred; experience may substitute for post-secondary education

Nice To Haves

• Additional training/education preferred, such as completion of Medical Assistant program, Phlebotomy training, coursework in medical terminology
• Phlebotomist or other healthcare certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs and coordinates venipuncture and related phlebotomy procedures
• Provides clerical support to the department
• Performs billing and coding functions
• Cleans, prepares, cleans, and stores glassware and other lab equipment to follow health and safety regulations
• Has knowledge of point of care testing procedures, this includes but not limited to blood glucose, pregnancy tests, rapid strep, and hemoglobin

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending
• Health Savings
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (paid by BCH)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance (paid by BCH)
• Retirement Savings Plans
• 401k discretionary contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (paid by BCH)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Aflac Voluntary Benefits
• Pharmacy special pricing
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Illness Bank
• Bereavement
• Wellness program
• gym reimbursement
• Onsite education classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED