Physician Office Laboratory Assistant

American Addiction Centers • Forest City, NC

2d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Office Laboratory Assistant performs essential functions related to laboratory testing in a physician's office setting. This role involves assessing test urgency, preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, calculating and reporting test results, and participating in quality assessment activities. The position requires interaction with physicians and healthcare teammates in an environment that may contain biohazardous, chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical training in the areas of phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing and radiology preferred.
• Experience performing complete blood counts.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
• Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results. Analyzes results for critical values and reports results immediately.
• Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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