Medical Assistant - Laboratory

Northeast Community Clinics • Huntington Park, CA

37d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant- Laboratory will be responsible for providing basic laboratory screening, maintaining laboratory records, collecting and submitting laboratory specimens.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English (preferred)
• Ability to work as a team player and work independently
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel from facility to facility
• This position requires 10 % travel outside the local area.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Medical Assistant.
• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Three months of phlebotomy experience-pediatric and geriatric capillary and venipuncture preferred.
• Commitment to goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic
• Current CPR and/or BLS Certification
• Valid State Identification

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and related duties.
• Collect blood specimens by venous and capillary puncture.
• Draw blood ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and protocols.
• Label specimens accordingly, centrifuge, prepare specimens as required by test order, and package specimens for transport.
• Maintain records in an accurate and complete manner.
• Strict adherence to the policy and procedure manual.
• Keeps lab area neat and clean. Disposes of biohazard containers when scheduled.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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