Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
The Atria Health Institute is seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused Laboratory Assistant to support our state-of-the-art Institute in Los Angeles. The Laboratory Assistant plays a key role in providing exceptional patient care by assisting with specimen collection, performing waived point-of-care testing (POCT), preparing specimens for reference laboratory testing, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety standards. This position works closely with physicians, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), nurses, and the laboratory leadership team to ensure efficient daily laboratory operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant certification or Phlebotomy certification (based on assigned duties).
- Experience performing venipuncture.
- Experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory or ambulatory healthcare experience.
- Experience performing CLIA-waived point-of-care testing.
- Familiarity with CLIA laboratory regulations and quality control procedures.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Verify patient identity using established protocols.
- Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary collection (as qualified and permitted).
- Collect and process urine and other non-blood specimens.
- Ensure proper specimen labeling and chain of custody.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform and document CLIA-waived point-of-care testing, including but not limited to: Rapid COVID-19 testing, Influenza testing, Rapid Strep testing, Urinalysis, Urine pregnancy testing, Blood glucose testing, Additional CLIA-waived testing as implemented by the Institute.
- Perform and document daily quality control according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Notify providers promptly of abnormal or critical results per established protocols.
- Prepare, package, and ship specimens to outside reference laboratories.
- Maintain specimen integrity during transport.
- Monitor laboratory courier schedules.
- Resolve specimen collection and labeling issues.
- Maintain adequate laboratory inventory and supplies.
- Stock examination rooms and laboratory collection areas.
- Clean, disinfect, and organize laboratory workspaces.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain required documentation.
- Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and maintain required logs.
- Assist with laboratory inspections and regulatory compliance.
- Accurately document laboratory activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Follow CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, and safety standards.
- Maintain required competencies, certifications, and continuing education, as applicable.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and laboratory process enhancements.
Benefits
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, fully covered by Atria, effective date of hire
- OneMedical membership for employees & dependents, giving access to 24/7 virtual care
- Fertility & family planning
- Company-covered preventive health screenings through partner hospitals (calcium score)
- Fitness Perks, including Wellhub +
- 401k contributions and 4% match starting after 6 months
- Flexible Time Off
- Continuing medical education (CME) and CEU support for professional licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
