Lab Tech & Phlebotomy Assistant - Full Time

Circle the City; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City is seeking a Lab Assistant at Parsons Family Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves labeling tubes, collecting specimens, performing simple tests under supervision, and maintaining laboratory controls per CLIA guidelines.

The position requires completing a Medical Assistant training program, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to obtain vital signs and operate basic lab equipment. Bilingual skills are a plus, and the role supports underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training course.
• Able to obtain vital signs accurately.
• Ability to use personal computer for recording patient data/history.
• Proficient in reading and writing skills in English.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Demonstrated interest in working with an underserved population.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory controls on all CLIA waved testing as determined by manufacturer specifications (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Document all laboratory control testing in the testing binder.
• Preparing patients before drawing blood answer question about the process as needed.
• Collecting specimens by blood draws, urine collection and other specimen collections.
• Proper labeling of specimens, with correct dates and patient information.
• Prepares requisition and specimens for collection by external laboratories. Arranges pick up of specimens by external laboratories. Shares responsibility for maintaining, ordering and cleaning lab equipment.
• Enforce infection control processes at all time.
• Participates in the initiatives to decrease waste in supplies and equipment.
• Provides lab reports as requested, ensures lab results are available to provider before follow up appointments.
• Assists the Providers and RN in patient care as requested.
• Perform MA duties including rooming and vitals.
• Phone coverage and return phone messages when necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

English (reading/writing)

Communication skills

Customer service

Ability to work fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Circle the City is seeking a Lab Assistant at Parsons Family Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves labeling tubes, collecting specimens, performing simple tests under supervision, and maintaining laboratory controls per CLIA guidelines.

The position requires completing a Medical Assistant training program, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to obtain vital signs and operate basic lab equipment. Bilingual skills are a plus, and the role supports underserved populations.