Physician Office Laboratory Assistant Atrium Health One Health Mocksville Family Medicine FT Weekend

Advocate Health • Mocksville, NC

6d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Physician Office Laboratory Assistant performs moderately complex laboratory testing in a family medicine office. The role assesses test urgency to prioritize work, prepares and verifies specimens, operates and maintains testing equipment, prepares reagents, and calculates, records, and reports results. The assistant identifies critical values and reports them immediately, and participates in quality assessment activities and related documentation.

The position is full time, 36 hours per week, with a rotating schedule: Fridays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and one additional day during the week. The work environment includes interaction with physicians and other healthcare teammates and exposure to biohazardous materials and chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. The role requires frequent walking, sitting, bending, and prolonged standing, as well as lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including frequent walking, sitting, bending, and prolonged standing, lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds, and having visual acuity and normal color perception.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing complete blood counts.
• Clinical training in phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing, or radiology.

Responsibilities

• Assess the urgency of tests and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Prepare specimens for testing; verify patient identification on samples and test requisitions; apply specimen rejection rules and arrange for recollection when needed.
• Use and maintain testing equipment and instruments, document quality controls, perform minor troubleshooting, and keep the work area clean.
• Prepare reagents as required for testing.
• Calculate, report, and record test results; analyze results for critical values and report them immediately.
• Oversee or participate in Quality Assessment activities and document problem recognition and resolution.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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