Certified Lab Assistant

Plumas District Hospital; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription,/d

Job summary

Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, CA seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform pre-analytical specimen collection, receive and handle specimens, and process them to LIS or lab slips. You will also manage billing details and departmental clerical and phone tasks, contributing to timely, accurate testing workflows.

The role requires a California Phlebotomy License, 2 years of public-facing experience, and competence with LIS/HIS systems, glucometers, and general lab terminology.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills required.
• Familiar with laboratory terminology and LIS/HIS systems.
• Proficiency in using glucometer and computer keyboard.
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff courteously.
• Experience with handling and processing specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical specimen collection and processing.
• Receive and handle specimens; transfer orders to LIS or lab slips.
• Process billing information and charging.
• Manage clerical and phone duties for the department.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory terminology

Computer keyboard skills

LIS proficiency

HIS proficiency

Glucometer

Patient interaction

Phone etiquette

Education

California Phlebotomy License

Tools

LIS

HIS

Glucometer

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for all pre-analytical aspects of specimen collection, receiving specimens, handling of specimens, and processing specimens to include sending specimens to reference laboratories. This includes transferring ordered tests to the LIS (Laboratory Information System) or appropriate lab slips, processing billing information and charging. The Laboratory Assistant is also responsible for the labs' clerical and phone duties.

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation For Non-Benefited, Per Diem Pay Scale

• Base Rate $30.69-$43.76 per hour
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay.
• Per Diem, non-benefited

Education

• California Phlebotomy License.

Experience

• Two years experience in dealing with public.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory terminology
• Computer keyboard skills
• Demonstrates proficiency using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and the Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Demonstrates proficiency using the glucometer.
• Friendly and encouraging attitude towards all patients.
• Monitors the patient waiting room while performing tasks inside the lab proper, courteously informing if there is a wait.
• Promptly answers the phone identifying him/herself and the Department.

Benefits For Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring
  • A 3% employer contribution
  • An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee's total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee's anticipated work schedule
  • Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first.