Medical Assistant

American Oncology Network•Olympia, WA

1d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Healthcare professional responsible for laboratory testing, quality control, phlebotomy, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. Performs manual and automated routine blood tests, prepares specimens for microscope examination, and operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, hematology analyzers, and point-of-care analyzers. The position is based at Vista Oncology and is not remote. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with travel of less than 25%.

Requirements

High school education.
At least two years of experience in a laboratory setting.
Critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills; ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and balanced feedback.
Strong customer focus and ability to support quality, performance effectiveness, operational excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated, able to work independently with limited supervision, and able to work remotely effectively as required.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment while managing competing priorities and demands from various stakeholders and sites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Laboratory information system and laboratory instrumentation skills.

Nice To Haves

National laboratory certification.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze body fluids such as urine and blood.
Perform proper quality control procedures before patient testing.
Perform routine clinical laboratory tests and technical procedures accurately and precisely, meeting accreditation and regulatory standards.
Follow testing policies, procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and adequate supplies; place orders with purchasing as needed.
Follow safety guidelines and applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to patient care, patient rights, safety, billing, and collections.
Follow company and departmental policies and procedures, including disaster recovery and IT policies.
Complete duties and compliance testing needed to keep the laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Protect patient privacy.
Maintain required logs and submit monthly paperwork to the consultant.
Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and contact the instrument service company when necessary.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.