Lab Assistant I

Salem Clinic P C; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Clinic premiums

Free lab/imaging

Health Reimbursement Account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness credits

Bilingual pay

Job summary

Salem Clinic P C is seeking a Lab Assistant I to join our Ancillary Services team in Salem, OR. The role supports specimen collection and patient processing, including venipuncture, EKGs, and LIS/EHR tasks.

We value accuracy, strong patient communication, and teamwork. Full-time hours are available at Salem Clinic Main location with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program or equivalent experience.
• Phlebotomy certification by a national testing agency or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology as it applies to lab orders.
• Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented with accuracy amidst interruptions.
• Ability to perform data entry in LIS.
• Ability to coordinate orders between EHR and LIS for billing.

Responsibilities

• Greet patient and support patient safety with accurate identification.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections per criteria.
• Place Holter monitors and perform EKG-related tasks.
• Utilize LIS and EHR for orders and documentation.
• Research sample collection requirements and advise staff.
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Prioritize workload to manage high volume with minimal delay.
• Maintain PPE and infection control standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EHR/LIS familiarity

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

LIS

EHR

Job description

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Lab Assistant I

Full Time Ancillary Services, Salem, OR, US

Salary Range: $21.58 To $27.68 Hourly

Do you enjoy helping people and working ina friendly, professional and fast-paced environment? Join our team! Our lab assistantsare an important part of the Salem Clinic family! They care for patients duringa stressful part of their health journey, whether they are seeking a diagnosis,preparing for surgery, or ensuring all systems are okay. Lab assistants performactivities to support the collection of blood, urine, and other specimens forlaboratory testing. They perform EKGs/Holter monitor placement, and work withinthe electronic health record (EHR) and laboratory information system (LIS) tomanage patient processing, pour offs and preparation/batching of samples beingforwarded to Referral Laboratory

Full-time opening at the following location:

Salem Clinic Main | 2020 Capitol St NE, Salem OR 97301

Benefits offered for full-time and part-time (budgeted 22.5-40 hrs/wk):

• 401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution
• 100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees.
• Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered with the Clinic’s medical plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Life & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off & Holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Account
• Athletic & Weight Management Club Credits
• Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified)

Job Summary:Performs activities to support the collection of blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. Performs EKGs/ places Holter monitors. Works within Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Laboratory Information System (LIS) to manage patient orders. Scans completed EKGs into EHR.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy school or equivalent experience.
• Phlebotomy certification by a national testing agency or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Medical terminology as it applies to nomenclature associated with Laboratory Diagnostic orders.
• Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Must be detail oriented; able to maintain accuracy with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform data entry via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Ability to manage orders between Electronic Health Record system and LIS to facilitate accurate sample collection and generation of charges for billing.
• Ability to support attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to work all shifts, regardless of the day of the week.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers and the public. Demonstrate understanding and support for team based work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Greets patient and supports patient safety through accurate patient identification.
• Independently researches sample collection and handling requirements.
• Performs sample collection via venipuncture and capillary punctures. Assure sample collection in a manner that complies with stated collection and handling criteria; specifically, accurately identify and label specimens, recognize and alert processing staff of special processing, temperature or handling requirements.
• Exercises knowledge of / and, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Instruct patients with specimen collection procedures.
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes workload; respond to increased patient volume to support minimal delays.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively; both verbally and in writing.
• Identifies problems and effectively problem solves with input from senior staff or Supervisor.
• Utilizes computers and computer software; Laboratory Information System (LIS), Electronic Health Record; and, Referral Laboratory Website for researching sample criteria.

Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect.