Medical Lab Assistant

Ghcscw; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Medical Lab Assistant to join their close-knit laboratory team. This role involves performing vital phlebotomy and laboratory tasks, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety protocols. The position offers a stable work schedule with minimal holiday work and no third-shift rotations, fostering a supportive community environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient confidentiality. If you're looking for a fulfilling role in healthcare that values diversity and community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

Stable Work Hours

Community Environment

No Third Shift Rotations

Work Only 1 Holiday Per Year

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; certification as medical assistant/phlebotomist preferred.
• 1+ year experience in phlebotomy procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, laboratory clerical work, and selected lab procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab testing under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Laboratory Safety Protocols

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Applications (MS Office, EMR)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist

Tools

EPIC

Job description

East Clinic - 5249 East Terrace Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin. BETTER TOGETHER

East Clinic Laboratory

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Occasional weekends.

Why join our comprehensive laboratory department?

• Stable work Monday through Friday.
• GHC-SCW’s smaller laboratory team provides a strong sense of community within the department and increased access and closer relationships to the department leadership team.
• Work only 1 holiday per year!
• No third shift rotations!
• Free parking at all GHC clinic locations!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Lab Assistant is responsible for performance of phlebotomy, laboratory clerical work, and selected laboratory procedures. Responsibilities include order entry, patient preparation, specimen collection, and blood drawing using standardized phlebotomy procedures. Additionally, the incumbent processes specimens and performs basic waived lab testing. The Medical Lab Assistant works under the general guidance, direction, and supervision of the Medical Laboratory Services Manager and/or the Chief Medical Technologist. Daily operational guidance and direction may be received from the Lead Medical Technologist.

JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified or eligible for certification as a medical assistant or phlebotomist is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with phlebotomy procedures is preferred.
• Possession of or eligibility for a valid Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certificate is required. Employee must obtain certification within four (4) months of employment.
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety and hygiene protocols is required.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately perform laboratory tests is required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and assume responsibility for job tasks is required.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and GHC-SCW staff is required.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills are required. Ability to be culturally sensitive and work with a diverse patient population.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and use computer-based applications such as MS Office, electronic medical record systems and laboratory related applications. Experience with EPIC is desirable.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Knowledge of or ability to learn HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) of 1988 and requirements to keep GHC-SCW laboratories in compliance is required.
• Ability to be on-call every other week to provide support to laboratory operations is required. Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations is required.

The incumbent knows and abides by all Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) organizational and departmental policies, sets personal standards and strives for high quality work in completing assignments, performs job duties in a timely manner, and represents the organization in a positive manner. The incumbent understands our Mission, Vision, and Common Values and is committed to promote these values in behavior and attitude.

Our Mission Statement : We partner with members and the communities we serve to maximize health and well-being.

Our Vision : As a local, not-for-profit, member-owned Cooperative, we are the most trusted resource for lifelong health and well-being in the communities we serve.

Our Values :

• We are a not-for-profit Cooperative
• We are member-centered
• We are equitable and inclusive
• We are innovative
• We are community involved

We believe:

Healthcare is a human right.

In treating all people with dignity and respect.

There is strength in diversity.

Equity celebrates our humanity.

We are better together.

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GHC-SCW considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.