Laboratory Medical Assistant

USPI • Wyomissing, PA

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About The Position

Surgical Institute of Reading is hiring a full-time Laboratory Medical Assistant (LMA) to support its Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Department. The role provides direct patient care and laboratory services for patients preparing for elective surgical procedures. The LMA obtains vital signs, performs phlebotomy and electrocardiograms, processes and manages laboratory specimens, conducts in-house testing as appropriate, and documents accurately in the electronic medical record. The position supports safe surgical preparation and in-house laboratory operations, with an emphasis on patient service, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.

Surgical Institute of Reading is an accredited surgical facility with five operating rooms and one procedure room. It serves multiple surgical specialties, including anesthesia, gynecology, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry, general surgery, and spinal surgery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or equivalent).
• Current Phlebotomy certification.
• Current BLS certification, or obtain it within the established timeframe.
• Demonstrated competency in venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications.
• Two or more years of Medical Assistant and/or Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience performing 12-lead EKGs.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and specimen processing.
• Familiarity with point-of-care testing and laboratory quality control procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital, outpatient surgery center, laboratory, PAT clinic, or physician practice.
• Experience working with surgical or perioperative patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for Pre-Admission Testing appointments.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, and weight.
• Collect and document relevant patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and ensure results are available for provider review.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with patient assessments and clinical workflows.
• Ensure patients are informed and prepared for ordered testing and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection according to established standards.
• Identify, label, collect, and process patient specimens accurately.
• Centrifuge, prepare, store, and transport specimens as required.
• Conduct waived and other authorized laboratory testing in accordance with training, competency validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain specimen integrity and ensure timely laboratory test processing.
• Enter laboratory orders and related information into applicable systems.
• Communicate laboratory concerns, critical findings, and specimen issues to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Maintain laboratory records and documentation.
• Perform and document quality control activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, and organizational standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure it is functioning appropriately; identify and report malfunctions and testing concerns.
• Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, and other quality initiatives.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory, clinical, and office supplies and restock examination and laboratory areas.
• Clean and disinfect clinical and laboratory equipment and workspaces according to established protocols.
• Assist with scheduling, patient coordination, and administrative duties as assigned.
• Participate in departmental meetings, education, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave; starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, AD&D, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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