Physician Practice Laboratory Assistant

Tidelands Health • Murrells Inlet, SC

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About The Position

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! The Physician Practice Lab Assistant (PPLA) has a dual reporting structure and thus requires effective and clear communication among supervisors and clinic departments. The PPLA presents patients with an ABN and explains why the test is non-covered. Responsibilities include performing specimen collection, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt, while demonstrating proper infection control and patient identification. The role also involves preparing specimens for transport, performing drug screen collection and processing, conducting waived point of care (POC) testing, and ensuring proper pre-analytical and post-analytical processing of lab specimens. The PPLA answers lab phones, responds to questions, recognizes emergent conditions, and participates in lab process improvement projects. Additionally, the PPLA is responsible for reconciling lab results and ensuring that all lab equipment is calibrated appropriately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or Associate's Degree in Medical Lab Technology required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical patient care settings preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task required.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy Technician Certification - American Medical Certification Association required.
• Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology required.
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician - American Medical Technologist required.
• National Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Center for Competency Testing required.
• Medical Laboratory Technician - AAB Board of Registry required.
• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologist required.
• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology required.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology required.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist required.
• Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry required.
• Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology required.
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately report all patient information and any changes in patient’s health status to the physician.
• Practice proper infection control precautions and utilize PPE supplies per regulatory requirements.
• Order, stock, and distribute all medical supplies.
• Perform EKGs and may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing if assigned.
• Perform proper and prompt specimen transport.
• Demonstrate proper patient identification.
• Perform order entry and medical necessity screening for Medicare patients.
• Perform specimen collection, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt.
• Accession specimens.
• Answer lab phones and respond to questions.
• Actively participate in lab process improvement projects.
• May perform MA duties as directed based upon need.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Access to Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate
• Outstanding quality of life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees