Laboratory Assistant - Community Clinics

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist for ambulatory clinics, floating between Brooklyn Park, East Lake, Golden Valley, Richfield, Whittier, and Cluinic & Specialty Center Lab. The role supports specimen collection, LIS/EHR data entry, and patient interaction.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, capillary collection, urine collection, and processing specimens, with start times between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Requires HS diploma and phlebotomy training/certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.
• OR an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association.
• OR Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses.
• OR Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Customer Service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining supplies and helping with inventory.
• Assist with training of new staff members and students.
• Perform standard procedures for collection of laboratory samples (venipuncture, capillary, urine).
• Review and release patient laboratory orders in the EHR/LIS.
• Process and distribute specimens and explain collection procedures to patients and families.
• Prepare specimens to send out to reference laboratory and document LIS entries.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

Department: Community Clinics Labs

FTE: 0.6

Shift(s): Days

Shift Length: 8 hours

Location: In-Person

This part time role will work days (start times will fall between 7AM and 10AM). This role will float between a variety of clinics: Brooklyn Park, Clinic and Specialty Center Lab, East Lake, Golden Valley, Richfield, and Whittier, with a focus on the Clinic and Specialty Center.

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ambulatory (Community Clinics/CSC)

• Assist in maintaining supplies and helping with inventory
• Assists with training of new staff members and students
• Perform standard procedures for the collection of laboratory samples including but not limited to
  • Patient identification
  • Venipuncture collection
  • Capillary collection
  • Urine collection
  • Documentation of collection in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Review and release patient laboratory orders in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Review, order, and collect patient laboratory orders from an outside facility according to standard operating procedures
• Properly processes and distributes specimens following collection
• Explains collection processes and procedures to patients, customers, and their families
• Prepares specimens to send out to reference laboratory (HHS Main Campus), including properly labeling, aliquoting of specimens, and any associated LIS documentation (transfer lists)
• Prepares, performs, and documents select testing according to standard operating procedures for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

OR

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association

OR

• Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses

OR

• Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Customer Service skills

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department: Community Clinics Labs

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Whittier Clinic

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.60 (48 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: No

Union/Non Union: Union

Min: $21.77

Max: $25.78

Job Posting: Aug-10-2026