Clinical Laboratory Assistant II (CLA II)

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Assistant II to join their team. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of laboratory services, involving tasks such as performing phlebotomy procedures, troubleshooting collection issues, and supporting lab operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, along with two years of relevant experience and certification. This full-time position offers a structured schedule, allowing you to contribute significantly to patient care in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of phlebotomy and/or medical assisting experience required.
• Certification in medical assisting or phlebotomy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood specimens from patients.
• Assist hospital staff with draw orders and difficult draws.
• Perform clerical duties including data entry and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Assisting

Data Entry

Clerical Duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II (CLA II)

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Position Overview: This role involves performing inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy procedures, troubleshooting specimen collection issues, and supporting laboratory operations. Requires 2 years of phlebotomy and/or medical assisting experience, certification, and a high school diploma or GED. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree and relevant certifications such as CMLA, NCMSMLA, NRCMA, or PBT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and process blood specimens.
• Coordinate staff and maintain lab support.
• Assist hospital personnel with draw orders and difficult draws.
• Train phlebotomists and coordinate testing.
• Perform clerical duties including data entry, stocking, and equipment cleaning.
• Support procedural updates and review requisitions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Work Details:

• Location: West Little Rock Clinic
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, days during clinic hours
• Shift: Day shift
• Type: Full-time

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associate Degree (preferred)
• 2 years related work experience
• Certification: one of the specified medical assisting or phlebotomy certifications

Additional Information:

• Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace and requires flu vaccination.
• Position is safety-sensitive; candidates using medical marijuana are ineligible.
• Current employees should apply via the internal Workday portal.