Entry-Level Laboratory Technician & Patient Support

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group P C; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group P C. is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant I for the Central Laboratory in Newport News, VA.

The role involves clerical processing and performing select routine laboratory tests to support diagnosis and treatment. Key duties include handling specimens, ensuring accurate billing data for outsourced labs, maintaining quality control, and adhering to COLA/CLIA/OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of medical lab experience preferred.
• Certificate from an accredited lab training program or transferable military lab skills acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as patient advocate and provide clinical and technical support.
• Process patient specimens to ensure accurate test results.
• Ensure outsourced labs receive correct billing data.
• Perform selected tests with accuracy and precision.
• Ensure timely delivery of results to providers.
• Maintain documentation to meet COLA/CLIA/OSHA requirements.

Skills

Specimen collection

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year medical lab experience preferred

Certificate from accredited lab training program

Job description

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group P C. is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant I for the Central Laboratory in Newport News, VA.

The role involves clerical processing and performing select routine laboratory tests to support diagnosis and treatment. Key duties include handling specimens, ensuring accurate billing data for outsourced labs, maintaining quality control, and adhering to COLA/CLIA/OSHA standards.