Clinical Laboratory Assistant — Patient Care & Testing

Care Resource; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Resource is seeking a dedicated clinical laboratory assistant to perform venipuncture and specimen handling at our Miami Beach site. The role requires accurate patient verification, proper labeling, and adherence to CLIA waived testing protocols under supervision.

Responsibilities include pre-analytical intake, EHR verification, and ensuring specimen integrity, with emphasis on HIPAA compliance and safety protocols in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in laboratory activities at a medical practice or community health center.
• High School diploma or better required.
• OSHA Certification and Biomedical Waste Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient by confirming two identifiers (Name & DOB).
• Perform clinical intake prior to lab procedures.
• Obtain blood samples by venipuncture, fingerstick, or heel stick.
• Maintain specimen integrity and proper labeling; ensure accurate requests.
• Conduct CLIA waived in-house testing as requested by providers (excluding urine drug screens).
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain confidentiality of results and records.
• Support QA activities and training of new staff; submit monthly QA assessments.

Education

High School or better

Job description

Care Resource is seeking a dedicated clinical laboratory assistant to perform venipuncture and specimen handling at our Miami Beach site. The role requires accurate patient verification, proper labeling, and adherence to CLIA waived testing protocols under supervision.

Responsibilities include pre-analytical intake, EHR verification, and ensuring specimen integrity, with emphasis on HIPAA compliance and safety protocols in a busy clinical setting.