Clinical Lab Assistant

Benefits Free food & snacks Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Downriver Medical Associates is seeking a patient centered Clinical Lab Assistant Monday to Friday 40 hour work week - No weekends! Summary: Assists in performing clinical lab processes including phlebotomy and injections, in a private practice setting, following standards of practice in conjunction with local, State and Federal regulations. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient administrative skills. Knowledgeable of current practice policies. Computer proficient. Ability to relate and work effectively with others. Read, speak and understand the English language. Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities. Knowledgeable of current industry phlebotomy and laboratory process standards and avidly seeks development guidance for optimal performance. Knowledge of blood laboratory tasks as well as local regulatory (CLIA and State) requirements. Ability to communicate effectively. Qualifications Prior phlebotomy experience, 1 year required. Medical Assistant certification preferred. High School diploma required. Combination of education and training. Duties and Responsibilities Assist Clinical Lab Coordinator with all functions of the clinical laboratory as directed by the Clinical Lab Coordinator. Perform venipuncture specimen collection. Give patients injections, including but not limited to medication, vaccine administration, etc. Perform specimen receipt functions using appropriate computer systems. Organize and expedite the flow of orders and specimens within the laboratory. Perform regular inventory checks and stock work area with supplies. Follow regulatory requirements, corporate integrity standards and all departmental policies and procedures, including universal precautions, isolation protocols and sharps/biohazard waste disposal. Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria. Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality. Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving. Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls. Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care. Maintain a safe work environment Communicate in a courteous and efficient manner, always demonstrating positive customer service skills Has a duty and responsibility to conduct self in a professional and ethical manner. Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding operations; investigates and resolves problems, complaints, and discrepancies. All relevant and related duties as required. Physical Requirements May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or 150+ pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty. Optimal visual and auditory acuity are essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal manual dexterity involving the handling of medical equipment and/or instruments. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well-lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, limited radiation, hazardous chemicals, and/or infectious diseases where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of clinical team. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Downriver Medical Associates