Laboratory Assistant - Providence Anchorage

Alaskajobs; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center is hiring for a full-time Phlebotomist to join our team in Anchorage. The role includes accurate specimen collection, bedside testing, and data entry for patient billing and charting. Work is performed on-site with a focus on timely, courteous service to patients and Nursing Home clients.

Qualified candidates will have a HS diploma or GED and 2 years of phlebotomy experience (or 1 year in a clinical setting). Experience in specimen processing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years phlebotomy experience or one year phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
• Less than one year experience considered for PAMC Lab employees of six months or greater with approval from Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient, accurate, and courteous service for PAMC patients or Nursing Home Clients.
• Collects and receives specimens accurately and timely according to policies and regulations.
• Performs bedside tests (bleeding times) as requested.
• Enters data into hospital and laboratory computer systems related to patient billing and charting.
• Performs processing functions to assure integrity of specimens for testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Specimen processing

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position is Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, 40 hours per week. Located onsite at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!

Provides efficient, accurate, and courteous service for PAMC patients or residents of Nursing Home Clients. Provides accurate and timely collection and receiving of specimens for all patients in accordance with medical center and laboratory policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations. Performs bedside tests (bleeding times) as requested. Accurately enters data into hospital and laboratory computer systems related to patient billing and charting. Performs processing functions to assure integrity of specimens for testing.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• + H.S. Diploma or GED.
• + 2 years Phlebotomy experience or one year phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
• + Less than one year experience will be considered for PAMC Lab employees of six months or greater with approval from Director.
• + Experience in specimen processing.

Preferred Qualification:

• + Experience in specimen processing.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles:

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Workplace Type: On-site

Work Location: Providence Alaska Medical Ctr-Anchorage

Pay Range: $21.16 - $32.37

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.