Lab Assistant

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is hiring a Laboratory Assistant in the Pathology/Main Unit (Dept: 10007020). The role focuses on obtaining accurate blood samples, proper charting of tests, and performing secretarial duties such as answering phone lines, filing, and monthly report gathering.

You will work Monday–Friday, 0800–1630, with a focus on safety, infection control, and excellent communication with staff, physicians, and patients across departments and the public.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills to draw blood accurately and confidentially.
• Assist in charting tests and maintain test records.
• Perform secretarial duties such as answering phones, filing, and data gathering.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate and adequate blood samples promptly and safely.
• Assist in proper charting and test documentation.
• Answer telephone lines, filing, and monthly report gathering.
• Adhere to safety and infection control standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and the public.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 10007020 Pathology Main Unit. Work Shift: Monday - Friday 0800a - 1630p.

Job Description: The Laboratory Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for obtaining accurate and adequate blood samples in a timely and confidential manner. The assistant will also assist in properly charting tests, perform secretarial duties such as answering telephone lines, filing, and monthly report gathering, and ensure adherence to general safety and infection control standards. The role involves extensive communication with various personnel, including inter and intra-departmental employees, physicians, their office personnel, and the public.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Obtains accurate and adequate blood samples in timely, confidential, cost effective manner.
• Assists in proper charting of tests.
• Secretarial duties include: answering telephone lines, filing, and monthly report gathering.
• Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability, and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
• Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), and other educational programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• It is highly desirable that the incumbent possess good communication skills in order to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, and public.
• The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide care to a patient population to include: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• This position has the primary accountability for organizing and performing laboratory phlebotomy; assisting in proper charting; and, fulfilling secretarial duties such as answering telephone lines, filing, and monthly report gathering.
• The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, various outside vendor suppliers, physicians and their office personnel, and public. It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Frequently
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range: $18.32 - $27.48. Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Medical Technology |

Required Certifications: North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women's and behavioral health services and many additional support services.

Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission - to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.