Clinical Lab Assistant - Oncology

Hartford HealthCare; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Windham community oncology practice is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the medical team. You will perform phlebotomy, basic lab testing, take vital signs, prepare patients for visits and escort them to exam rooms.

The role includes scheduling, coordinating with pharmacies, billing patients, verifying chemotherapy precertifications, triaging calls, maintaining the electronic medical record, and assisting with specimen processing and procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a phlebotomist.
• At least one year in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience in a healthcare setting (preferably medical office/clinic).

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for physician visits.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic lab testing as part of oncology clinic operations.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling, pharmacy calls, patient billing, and precertification verification for chemotherapy.
• Triage patient and physician calls while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain/up-to-date electronic medical records filing system.
• Process specimens and support Cytology/Anatomic Pathology/Microbiology as needed.
• Assist with bone marrow biopsy setup and room prep.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical office experience

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Shift Detail: Monday-Friday

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

The Clinical Assistant will work in our busy medical oncology practice; responsible for assisting the medical provider by performing all aspects of medical assisting to include phlebotomy and laboratory testing in a busy medical oncology office/infusion center setting

• Responsible for escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for the physician visit and for performing various preliminary portions of visit such as vital signs, weight and specimen collections (phlebotomy).
• Responsible for a full range of administrative support in a medical office setting providing duties from scheduling appointments, calling pharmacies, billing patients and verifying precertification’s for chemotherapy to triaging phone calls from patients, physicians and insurance companies, while maintaining patient and business confidentiality to ensure that the needs of patient are met..
• Assists in maintaining an up-to-date electronic medical record filing system.
• Performs laboratory clerical functions accurately and efficiently for compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for performing processing of specimens and clerical activities
• Performs laboratory specimen preparation and processing for the following departments: Cytology, Anatomic Pathology, and/or Microbiology
• Assists in the support functions of the department and providers including, but not limited to, data entry, filing, reagent handling and preparation, slide preparation, planting of cultures, and assisting with bone marrow biopsies by setting up the room and assisting the provider in the room during the procedure.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• One (1) year experience as a phlebotomist. One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a health care setting (preferably medical office/clinic) required.

Education

• High School Diploma
• Certified Medical Assistant or pursuing certification in a certified educational program strongly preferred

Experience

• Knowledge of medical oncology office practice and infusion strongly preferred

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.