Pathology Office - Medical Laboratory Assistant

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

2d•$18 - $26•Remote

About The Position

This Medical Laboratory Assistant will work in the Pathology office within the Laboratory Department performing a variety of administrative tasks to support the assigned clinical function. Additional tasks in preforming general work in the Laboratory Department may also occur.

Requirements

Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program OR Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills
Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
Recent specimen preparation and processing experience
Experience in Epic

Responsibilities

Accession patient reports for additions and corrections to patient information.
Preparation of conference cases for pathologists.
Handling and tracking incoming and outgoing non-hazardous patient material within the laboratory information system.
Receiving and distributing packages and mail throughout the laboratory.
Sending and responding to fax requests.
Assisting providers and customers over the phone.
Filing and organization of non-hazardous patient materials.
Managing the scheduling of pathologists.
Promote patient standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements.
Follows Essentia Health rules and policies to ensure safety and quality.
Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.)
Performs specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing
Performs laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements
Participates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate
Follows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality