Lab Assistant: Patient Care & Specimen Processing

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Defect Health Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valley Health, a top regional health system in Virginia, is hiring a Laboratory Assistant Level I. The role supports patient and specimen workflow, performs pre-analytic testing steps, and may handle analytic and post-analytic phases for waived/moderately complex tests.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, documentation, and strong customer service. It requires attention to safety, CAP/JCAHO guidelines, and professional communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing or enrolled in a science/clinical lab program is acceptable.
• Certification as MA or Phlebotomist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process patient and specimen workflow.
• Perform pre-analytic steps of laboratory testing.
• May perform analytic and post-analytic phases for waived/moderately complex tests.
• Provide face-to-face and telephone customer service; document activities.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or B.S. in science/clinical lab program

MA or Phlebotomist certification

Job description

Valley Health, a top regional health system in Virginia, is hiring a Laboratory Assistant Level I. The role supports patient and specimen workflow, performs pre-analytic testing steps, and may handle analytic and post-analytic phases for waived/moderately complex tests.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, documentation, and strong customer service. It requires attention to safety, CAP/JCAHO guidelines, and professional communication with patients and staff.