Lab Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Lab Assistant, where you will perform essential testing and support duties under supervision. This position at a recognized hospital includes responsibilities in both technical lab work and clerical functions, ideal for candidates with laboratory experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience as a laboratory assistant.
• Preferred: One (1) year as a laboratory assistant.
• Current AHA CPR and Phlebotomist certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine automated testing in multiple areas of the clinical laboratory.
• Handles clerical duties such as patient registration and data entry.
• Verifies patient eligibility and manages billing requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to be an effective team member

Basic knowledge of testing procedures and medical terminology

Job description

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*Responsibilities*

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values a laboratory assistant performs routine automated testing in multiple areas of the clinical laboratory in a timely manner under direct supervision of licensed personnel. Has all quality control for testing performed reviewed by licensed personnel. Performs routine maintenance and repair on instruments utilized as directed. Other duties associated with clinical lab functions are clerical in nature including but not limited to such acts as patient registration telephone communication filing sorting distribution typing data entry and frequent use of laboratory computer system(s) to process specimens. Verifies eligibility benefits authorization requirements PCP approval and billing requirements as appropriate. May work out of various patient service centers. Use of personal vehicles may be required.

*This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.*

*Qualifications*

• Six (6) months experience as a laboratory assistant
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• One (1) year experience as a laboratory assistant
• Current AHA CPR certification
• Current Phlebotomist certification
  
  

Special Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be an effective team member
• Basic knowledge of testing procedures and medical terminology
  
  

*Overview*

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more [here](http://www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional) at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

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*Pay Range*

$31.35 - $39.17 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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