Lab Assistant - PCHC Main Lab

Penobscot Community Health Care; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized, non-profit health center as a Lab Assistant, where you will play a vital role in processing specimens and supporting patient care. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on staff development and work-life balance. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits while contributing to a patient-centered care model that includes various medical services. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary phlebotomy training, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Comprehensive Benefits

Supportive Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior phlebotomy training required; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process lab specimens and ensure timely testing.
• Assist with quality control and report results.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Quality Control

Customer Service

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Location: PCHC Building #992
992 Union Street
Bangor, ME 04401, USA

Are you a passionate, phlebotomy-trained individual who thrives in helping others? Join our team as a Lab Assistant! In this role, you will process specimens, perform quality control, and support patient care through excellent customer service. You will be essential in ensuring efficient lab operations and a positive patient experience.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm (Flexibility for (4) 10-hour shifts from Tuesday to Friday may be available based on final candidate preferences.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly, helpful, and accurate processing of lab specimens.
• Receive, sort, process specimens, and collaborate with lab departments for timely testing.
• Assist with quality control, analyze specimens, and report results as needed.
• Track specimens, upload results to the state portal, and manage results documentation.
• Navigate EMR for orders, scheduling, and billing preparations.
• Perform clerical tasks such as data entry, phone support, filing, and faxing.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards and improve lab processes collaboratively.

Join PCHC:

• A nationally recognized, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with an integrated Medical Home Model.
• Supportive, professional environment with leadership committed to staff development.
• Flexible schedules promoting work/life balance.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

We offer comprehensive, patient-centered care including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous lab processing experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting or related field preferred.
• Prior phlebotomy training required; certification preferred.

Interested? Apply today or request the full job description by emailing [e-mail]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.

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