Lab Assistant Lead Internal applicants only

The Doctors Clinic • Silverdale, WA

1d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy and associated activities in a manner that maintains high quality patient care. This role involves obtaining blood specimens, performing laboratory testing procedures, accurately entering patient information, and labeling specimens correctly. The position also requires adherence to employer work practices, documentation of work processes, and performing other assigned duties as a team member within the laboratory and other departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification.
• Minimum 1 year experience in phlebotomy.
• Ability to obtain blood specimens as required for testing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Highly detail oriented; able to prioritize work load.
• Requires ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to effectively cope with typical job stress.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
• Maintain current CPR.
• Maintain current State of Washington Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with patients, co-workers and management.
• Ability to take direction and conduct self in a professional manner.
• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients and coworkers in person and over the telephone.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens, and including visual examination of patients.
• The position is mostly sitting, standing and walking throughout the day with occasional bending and reaching.
• Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing less than 10 pounds including assisting patients and up to 30 pounds in surgeries when required.
• Involves potential exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.
• Perform laboratory testing procedures which may include pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic phases.
• Accurately enter patient information into laboratory information system and label specimens correctly.
• Perform specifically defined specimen testing per state and manager direction.
• Work as a team member within the laboratory department and all other departments.
• Adhere to employer work practices as described in TDC Occupational Exposure Plan policy.
• Document work processes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Long Term Illness (LTI) Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• weekend premium
• shift premium
• other premiums outlined in the CBA

What This Job Offers

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