Lab Assistant - Integrative/Functional Medicine

Sanctuary Functional Medicine; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Dental and Vision Coverage

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to ensure smooth lab operations, assist the Lab Manager, and manage biological specimens in a clinical setting. Qualifications include a high school diploma and lab certification, with 1-3 years of related experience preferred. The role involves compliance with safety standards and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure quality patient care. Competitive benefits include PTO and health insurance stipend.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in a lab or clinical environment.
• Open-minded to training and willing to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lab Manager to ensure smooth lab operations.
• Oversee accurate processing and management of biological specimens.
• Follow strict safety and health standards.
• Maintain a clean and stocked lab room.
• Collaborate with staff to provide appropriate patient care.

Skills

Ability to build rapport with patients

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Multitasking

Computer EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Lab Certification/Phlebotomist

Job description

Job Details:

• This is a full-time position
• Monday-Friday that will require full time in clinic
• Full Time Lab Assistant at Functional Medical Office

About Sanctuary Functional Medicine:

At Sanctuary Functional Medicine (SFM), our mission is simple: to help those suffering from chronic illness reclaim their health and live healthier more abundant lives. We use a root-cause approach to healing that blends the best of natural and conventional medicine, providing tailored care that restores balance to our patients’ bodies and minds. As we continue to expand our services and reach more individuals, we’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate lab assistant to join our lab department.

Why Work With Us?

At Sanctuary Functional Medicine, you’ll be part of a growing team dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives. Each day, you’ll see the impact of your work in helping patients overcome chronic illnesses and return to a life of health and vitality. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within an innovative and compassionate practice, with the potential to expand your role as we continue to build our institute and explore new modalities.

Opportunity:

Sanctuary Functional Medicine is seeking a Lab Assistant who demonstrates a strong passion and eagerness to excel in Functional Health and integrative medicine and who wants to specialize in learning to treat complex chronic illnesses.

• This is a unique opportunity for a Lab Assistant pursuing a career in functional medicine to work in an interdisciplinary program under the mentorship of Dr. Eric Potter (Internist & Pediatrician) Enjoy a career that is cutting edge but also truly rewarding in an environment where patients really do appreciate what you do for them.
• We care for patients who have complex cases such as CIRS, mold toxicity, Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, mast cell activation, hormone dysfunction, PANS/PANDAS, cardiovascular disease, leaky gut, SIBO, Type II Diabetes, and much more.

Position Summary:

• The Lab Assistant works to assist the Lab Manager to ensure that all lab operations run smoothly, working to provide data to the clinical staff that helps them treat the chronically ill.
• The Lab Assistant will assist in managing operations to run smoothly by scheduling staff, ordering supplies, maintaining health and safety protocols, and training additional lab assistants and phlebotomists.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the accurate processing and management of biological specimens, ensuring compliance with established clinical protocols and quality standards.
• Follows strict safety and health standards
• Maintains clean and stocked lab room
• Appropriate documentation in MDHQ for lab visits.
• Collaborates with staff to provide appropriate patient care.

Required Qualifications:

License/Certification:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Lab Certification/Phlebotomist
• Experience: 1-3 years of related experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as multitasking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with adults, as well as pediatric patients.
• Must be open-minded to training and willing to learn new techniques.
• Computer EMR proficiency, Microsoft office.

Compensation & Benefits:

• PTO.
• Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Health insurance stipend.