MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT LEVELS I-III

VALOR HEALTH•Emmett, KS

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant (Hospital & Outreach) supports laboratory operations through specimen collection, processing, waived point-of-care testing, patient interaction, documentation, and coordination of laboratory workflows. This tiered position functions across hospital and outreach clinic settings and is structured to support competency-based advancement, accountability, and equitable role differentiation. This position performs duties in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to CLIA (42 CFR Part 493), HIPAA, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), state laboratory regulations, and applicable accrediting agency standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Phlebotomy certification required (e.g., ASCP, AMT, NHA, or equivalent) or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe per policy
Basic computer proficiency required
Ability to learn and comply with laboratory and clinical systems
0–1 years of relevant laboratory or phlebotomy experience (Level I)
Generally, 2-3 years of experience (Level II)
Generally, 4–5+ years of relevant experience (Level III)

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications, documented competency assessments, successful completion of waived testing validations, cross-training across hospital and outreach settings, and demonstrated performance at the next tier may be considered in lieu of a portion of the stated experience requirements, subject to leadership approval and regulatory compliance (See Laboratory Assistant Competency Validation Checklists).

Responsibilities

Perform venous and capillary blood collection
Perform waived point-of-care (POC) testing in accordance with policy and training
Accurately label, process, and transport specimens
Maintain patient confidentiality and safety standards
Communicate effectively with patients, providers, clinic staff, and laboratory personnel
Utilize laboratory and clinical information systems appropriately
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Adhere to laboratory policies, procedures, and quality standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Responsibilities are performed within the scope of training and competency validation and do not replace duties of licensed laboratory personnel.
Identifies billing elements and ensures documentation completeness; does not independently post charges. (Level I)
Performs basic charge posting under established workflows and identifies common billing discrepancies. (Level II)
Performs advanced charge posting and corrections and supports revenue-cycle improvement initiatives. (Level III)
Independent workflow management, routine troubleshooting, clinic support, cross-coverage between sites, and assistance with training and onboarding. (Level II)
Outreach specimen triage, extended or evening coverage, advanced troubleshooting, mentorship, coordination with laboratory leadership, and workflow oversight. (Level III)