Clinical Lab Coordinator: Phlebotomy & POC Testing

HEALTHY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HEALTHY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant to coordinate and conduct all CLIA-certified laboratory activities, ensuring timely, quality service in line with CLIA requirements.

The role works within a primary care medical home, collaborating with clinicians, staff, and outside labs to provide access to laboratory services for underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience or equivalent in care and service of vulnerable populations.
• Phlebotomy license preferred.
• Current CPR (BLS) certificate is required.
• Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, prepares, and documents results on specimens sent to outside laboratories.
• Performs in-house Point of Care lab tests and records results in the patient chart.
• Functions as clinic phlebotomist, drawing blood by venipuncture for diagnostic testing.
• Identifies abnormal/critical results and communicates findings to provider and nursing staff.
• Maintains regular inventory of lab supplies and submits supply orders.
• Documents accurate patient information in the EHR.
• Assists with training new clinical personnel on lab operations and Point of Care testing.
• Performs quality control on Point of Care Testing supplies and equipment.
• Tracks ordered labs and maintains daily accession logs.
• Travels to sites for lab coverage and staff training.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Prioritization

Education

CPR (BLS) certificate

Phlebotomy license preferred

Two years relevant experience

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant to coordinate and conduct all CLIA-certified laboratory activities, ensuring timely, quality service in line with CLIA requirements.

The role works within a primary care medical home, collaborating with clinicians, staff, and outside labs to provide access to laboratory services for underserved populations.