Laboratory Assistant 2 Hospital

Park Nicollet Health Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services is seeking a Laboratory Assistant 2 to support a wide range of lab services and patient care. The role includes specimen collection, phlebotomy, reception duties, and coordinating ordering, scheduling, and billing processes.

You will work with hospital and clinic teams to ensure accurate testing, proper specimen handling, and efficient workflow, contributing to high-quality care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles.
• Strong organizational skills to meet time-sensitive requests.
• Experience in a medical field or applied science is desirable.
• Ascp certification for phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection.
• Assist with client service and reception duties.
• Handle ordering, scheduling, and billing processes.
• Perform laboratory testing and phlebotomy.
• Dispatch, process specimens, and ensure efficient workflow.
• Serve as a resource for questions on specimen handling.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Problem solving

Age-related growth knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Applied science degree or related field

One year hospital experience

Tools

ASCP certification (phlebotomy)

Job description

Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant 2 to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Lab Assistant will provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection, client service and reception desk duties, ordering/ scheduling/ billing functions, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, dispatching, specimen processing, centrifuging, delivery of specimens to appropriate lab/ department and assuring proper efficiency and workflow management. Position will also serve as a resource for questions from hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills, ability to work independently, good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to meet time sensitive customer requests and changes on short notice.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Experience in a medical related field or an applied science degree is desirable.
• One year hospital experience preferred.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• ASCP certification for phlebotomy preferred.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• a retirement program
• time away from work
• insurance options
• tuition reimbursement
• an employee assistance program
• onsite clinic
• and much more!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.