Lab Assistant

Lawndale Christian Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training program

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant at Lawndale Christian Health Center supports patient care by performing routine clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, immunizations, CLIA-waived testing, and basic laboratory procedures. The role maintains electronic medical records, monitors supplies and equipment, and ensures compliance with safety standards.

Collaborating with providers and care team members, the assistant helps ensure efficient clinic operations while upholding the center's mission

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy training program and phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience in a medical office, laboratory, hospital, or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinical tasks including phlebotomy, specimen collection, immunizations, CLIA-waived testing, and basic laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and monitor laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Support quality patient care through effective communication and customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Venipuncture

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Medical Assistant training program

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Brief Description

The Laboratory Assistant supports patient care by performing routine clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, immunizations, CLIA-waived testing, and basic laboratory procedures. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate electronic medical records, monitoring laboratory supplies and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and supporting quality patient care through effective communication and customer service. The Laboratory Assistant works collaboratively with providers and care team members, maintains a safe and organized work environment, and helps ensure efficient clinic operations while upholding the mission and values of Lawndale Christian Health Center.

The Laboratory Assistant supports patient care by performing routine clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, immunizations, CLIA-waived testing, and basic laboratory procedures. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate electronic medical records, monitoring laboratory supplies and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and supporting quality patient care through effective communication and customer service. The Laboratory Assistant works collaboratively with providers and care team members, maintains a safe and organized work environment, and helps ensure efficient clinic operations while upholding the mission and values of Lawndale Christian Health Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy training program and phlebotomy certification are preferred. Candidates should have experience in a medical office, laboratory, hospital, or other clinical setting and demonstrate proficiency in performing venipunctures, injections, and immunizations for patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary care team, and a commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive patient care. Applicants must be organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while standing for extended periods. Bilingual ability is preferred as needed, along with a strong commitment to the mission, values, and policies of Lawndale Christian Health Center.

No certification or direct patient care experience?

LCHC offers a paid training program for dedicated individuals who are eager to learn and committed to providing excellent patient care