Lab Technician

Community Clinic NWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan with employer contribution

Job summary

A community health center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is hiring a full-time Lab Tech to collect lab specimens and perform tests. Candidates must have a high school diploma, certification in Medical Assisting, and phlebotomy experience. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish or English/Marshallese) are preferred. The role offers health benefits and a supportive workplace focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Medical Assistant or other appropriate certification required.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Training in waived laboratory tests or phlebotomy preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood, urine, and throat swab specimens.
• Follow CLIA, OSHA, and safety regulations.
• Perform waived lab tests as ordered by providers.
• Ensure patient flow for prompt service.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Marshallese)

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory specimen collection

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Community Clinic is a patient-directed Community Health Center, which provides affordable primary health care and supportive services to our neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. Community Health Centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, is a Federal designation whereby community health needs are identified and are responded to appropriately. We provide health care using a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) approach: the needs of the patient come first. Community Clinic recognizes that every employee plays a vital role.We care. You belong.

Summary

Community Clinic is seeking to hire a Lab Tech for our clinic in Springdale, Arkansas. Applicants must have some Lab, Medical Assistant, or Phlebotomy experience. Prefer candidates who are bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Marshallese). This is a full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for collection of all blood, urine and throat swab specimens with assistance of licensed staff as needed.
• Collects all specimens according to CLIA, OSHA and Blood Borne Pathogens rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment and safety devices as indicated.
• Collects and manages specimens and reports according to clinic policy
• Performs waived lab tests ordered by provider per clinic procedures or manufacturers’ instructions.
• Assists with performing/managing applicable testing quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for obtaining and processing laboratory specimens.
• Maintains sterile instruments using proper sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Maintains patient flow during clinic so as to assure prompt service for patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Medical Assistant or other appropriate certification required.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Formal or informal training preferred in performance of waived laboratory tests or phlebotomy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Marshallese) preferred.

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)