Clinical Lab Assistant - Oncology (Per Diem)

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute in Hartford seeks a Clinical Assistant to support medical oncologists in a busy infusion center, performing medical assisting duties, phlebotomy, and lab tests.

The role includes patient preparation, vital signs, specimen collection, chart maintenance in EMR, and coordination with nursing and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care.

Qualifications

• One year of phlebotomy experience.
• At least one year in a health care setting (preferred medical office/clinic).

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for physician visits.
• Perform phlebotomy and laboratory testing as part of oncology infusions.
• Support scheduling, billing, and verification of precertifications; maintain patient confidentiality and accurate EMR records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant or pursuing CMA

Job description

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
• Perform 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.

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

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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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.