Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomy Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Seattle is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform pre-analytic and basic analytic phases of waived testing and to provide face-to-face and phone customer service. Responsibilities include sample collection, data entry, and compliance with safety and lab testing regulations.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Washington MA phlebotomist or MA certificate within 6 months, and Basic Life Support within 3 months. Strong communication and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills required.
• Strong problem-solving and basic computer skills needed.
• Experience with data entry is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process specimens for lab testing and manage handling requirements.
• Enter data and retrieve results in the laboratory information system.
• Support waived tests, EKGs, and perform basic maintenance and QA tasks.
• Assist in training phlebotomy staff and act as frontline resource for customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Seattle is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform pre-analytic and basic analytic phases of waived testing and to provide face-to-face and phone customer service. Responsibilities include sample collection, data entry, and compliance with safety and lab testing regulations.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Washington MA phlebotomist or MA certificate within 6 months, and Basic Life Support within 3 months. Strong communication and computer skills are required.