Laboratory Medical Assistant

USPI; Spring Ridge (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 15 days/year

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Surgical Institute of Reading is seeking a Laboratory Medical Assistant to support the PRE-Admission Testing department. The role involves direct patient care, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen processing, and EMR documentation in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, collecting specimens, and ensuring accurate charting while collaborating with providers and nurses. Strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for PAT appointments.
• Document vital signs and collect patient data.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and ensure results are available for review.
• Perform venipuncture and collect/label specimens.
• Process and manage laboratory specimens and in-house testing.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate with providers and nursing staff on patient care.
• Assist with scheduling and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG

Phlebotomy

EMR proficiency

Laboratory testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current Medical Assistant certification

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current BLS certification

Tools

Job description

Surgical Institute of Reading is hiring a full time Laboratory Medical Assistantt!

Welcome to Surgical Institute of Reading

At Surgical Institute of Reading, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by The Joint Commission. SIR ranked in the top 100 hospitals for total joint replacement for five years and for spine surgery for the last two years. Our state-of-the-art facility has five operating rooms and one procedure room, allowing surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Anesthesia, Gynecology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, General, and Spinal Surgery.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Essential Role in Patient Care - Your work directly impacts surgical success and patient safety.
• Supportive & Professional Team - Work alongside experienced professionals who value precision and teamwork.
• Commitment to Excellence - Maintain the highest standards of infection control, patient safety, and surgical efficiency.
• Growth & Development - Opportunities to expand your skills and advance in your career.

Laboratory Medical Assistant at Surgical Institute of Reading

The Laboratory Medical Assistant (LMA) supports the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Department by providing direct patient care and laboratory services for patients preparing for elective surgical procedures. This position is responsible for obtaining patient vital signs, performing phlebotomy, completing electrocardiograms (EKGs), processing and managing laboratory specimens, conducting in-house testing as appropriate, and ensuring accurate documentation within the electronic medical record. The Laboratory Medical Assistant plays a critical role in preparing patients for safe surgical care while supporting the organization's in-house laboratory operations. This position requires a strong commitment to patient service, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for PAT appointments.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, and weight.
• Collect and document relevant patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and ensure results are available for provider review.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with patient assessments and clinical workflows.
• Ensure patients are informed and prepared for ordered testing and procedures.

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures according to established standards.
• Accurately identify, label, collect, and process patient specimens.
• Perform specimen centrifugation, preparation, storage, and transport as required.
• Conduct waived and other authorized laboratory testing consistent with training, competency validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain specimen integrity and ensure timely processing of laboratory tests.
• Enter laboratory orders and related information into applicable systems.
• Communicate laboratory-related concerns, critical findings, or specimen issues to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory records and documentation.
• Quality and Compliance Responsibilities
• Perform and document quality control activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, and organizational standards.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained and functioning appropriately.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions and testing concerns.
• Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, and other quality initiatives as required.
• Operational Responsibilities
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory, clinical, and office supplies.
• Restock examination and laboratory areas.
• Clean and disinfect clinical and laboratory equipment and workspaces according to established protocols.
• Assist with scheduling, patient coordination, and administrative duties as assigned.
• Participate in departmental meetings, education, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification required (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or equivalent).
• Current Phlebotomy certification required.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within established timeframe.
• Demonstrated competency in venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications.
• Two (2) or more years of Medical Assistant and/or Phlebotomy experience.
• Previous experience in a hospital, outpatient surgery center, laboratory, PAT clinic, or physician practice.
• Experience performing 12-lead EKGs.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and specimen processing.
• Familiarity with point-of-care testing and laboratory quality control procedures.
• Experience working with surgical or perioperative patients.

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

#LI-CT1