Laboratory Assistant II - HealthPark Commons

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II for the HealthPark Commons Outpatient Center in Fort Myers to support accurate, timely patient care. This role blends clinical, clerical, and financial duties to keep the laboratory running smoothly.

Responsibilities include specimen verification, phlebotomy, sample tracking, and insurance verification, with opportunities to engage with patients and team members in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy, specimen handling and processing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen verification and processing during daily operations.
• Conduct phlebotomy and handle sample tracking and send-out testing.
• Document laboratory activities and ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with insurance verification and review of coding/documents.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen verification

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Location: HealthPark Commons Outpatient Center -16281 Bass Road Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Lab - Outreach Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: MondayFriday, 7:30 AM4:00 PM, with a requirement to work every 3rd Saturday from 8:00 AM12:00 PM.

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$20.50 - $24.09 / hour

**$1,500 sign on for eligible candidates**

Summary

As a Laboratory Assistant II, youll play an important role in supporting accurate, timely patient care. This diverse position combines clinical, clerical, and financial responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to build your skills while contributing to the smooth operation of the laboratory.

Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:30 AM4:00 PM, with a requirement to work every 3rd Saturday from 8:00 AM12:00 PM.Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule while making a difference in patient care, with only one Saturday commitment every three weeks.

Youll be involved in hands-on clinical work such as specimen verification and processing, phlebotomy, sample tracking, and send-out testing, while also helping ensure laboratory services are accurately documented and processed.

Beyond the clinical side, youll interact with patients and team members, answer phones, distribute reports, operate office equipment, and use laboratory and hospital information systems. Youll also support the financial side of laboratory services through insurance verification, reviewing accounts for appropriate diagnosis coding, and ensuring required forms and documentation are completed.

If youre looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, patient interaction, and opportunities to grow your healthcare skills, the Laboratory Assistant II is a great opportunity to be an essential part of the patient-care team.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/Preferred and/or
• High School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredor
• GEDRequired

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/Preferred and/or
• Less than 1 YearClinical LaboratoryRequiredor
• Less than 1 YearBilling/InsuranceRequiredor
• Less than 1 YearPhlebotomyRequired

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

• Licenses Required/Preferred and/or
• Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

• Certificates/Registrations Required/Preferred and/or

US:FL:Fort Myers