Lab Assistant II

Open Door Community Health Centers; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language differential

Job summary

Open Door Community Health Centers in Ferndale, CA seeks a Lab Assistant II to perform routine lab tasks including venipuncture, specimen processing, and back-office testing. The role requires CPT I/II, LVN, or CMA certification and a high school diploma or GED, with CPR certification.

Strong data entry and teamwork skills are essential. This full-time position reports to the Lab Manager and expects weekend rotation as needed, with the potential for language differential for eligible bilingual

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to six months of experience in a similar role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to maintain a current CPT I or CPT II, LVN, or CMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and process specimens for reference lab testing.
• Conduct microscopic urinalyses, wet-mount slides, and stains.
• Maintain accurate records of all specimens and enter results in EMR.
• Log and distribute incoming reports; perform quality control testing.
• Attend lab and staff meetings; perform in-house tests.
• Maintain inventory and order lab supplies; ensure proper storage of specimens.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Microsoft Office

EMR (EPIC)

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Lab Assistant IIApply: Ferndale, CA: Full time: Posted 7 Days Ago: JR100674**Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access**FeCHC Ferndale Community Health CenterThe Lab Assistant II at Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) performs routine laboratory tasks related to processing whole blood and blood components, capillary blood collection, back office testing, microscopy, results entry, and other related tasks as assigned. This position requires a certified phlebotomy technician (CPT I or CPT II), LVN, or a Certified Medical Assistant.**Compensation Range:**$27.00-$31.20All new hires will begin at the base wage of this position.Hmong and Spanish speakers who successfully pass a language exam will receive a minimum additional .75 hourly differential to their wage.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Venipuncture.* Completes necessary referral forms and processes specimens collected in the clinic for submission to reference lab for testing, including appropriate storage of the specimens until pick-up.* Processes and examines microscopic urinalyses, wet-mount slide preparations and stains.* Keeps accurate, complete, and appropriate records of all specimens handled in the lab.* Logs and distributes incoming reports.* Performs quality control testing at specified intervals.* Performs general housekeeping in lab.* Attends lab and clinical staff meetings as requested.* Performs in-house tests.* Uses the Electronic Medical Records (EMR), EPIC, to enter results, follow up on overdue results, and respond to messages related to patient care.* Correctly bills various payers.* Maintains inventory and orders supplies for the lab.* Instructs patients for collection of stool or urine.* Participates in split sample analysis.* Completion of quizzes and/or skills checklists to document competency.* Saturday lab rotation (when applicable).* Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:*** Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish constructive professional working relationships among a diverse workforce.* Ability to work as a member of a team and independently as needed.* Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.* Ability to accurately enter patient results on the lab worksheet and in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret moderately complex documents.* Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.* Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR).* Adheres to ODCHC’s policies and procedures.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** High school diploma or GED.* Three to six months of experience in a similar role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:*** Current CPR certification.* Ability to maintain a current license a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I or CPT II), Licensed Vocational Nurse, or a Certified Medical Assistant.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** None.**SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT:** The Lab Assistant II reports directly to the Lab Manager and is an integral member of the Lab team. The Lab Assistant I is administratively supervised by the Administrative Site Director of their site location. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical requirements described are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to allow otherwise qualified candidates to perform these functions.* Ability to communicate via telephone, video, and/or in-person.* Vision adequate to read documents, computer screens, forms.* Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.* Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.* Ability to use keyboard and view computer screens for extended periods.* Ability to travel locally and long-distance as needed.* Ability to move around offices and clinics as needed.