Medical Lab Assistant II | Day Shift with Comprehensive Benefits

Lexington Health, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits

403(b) match

Disability coverage

Student loan forgiveness

Life insurance

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to support specimen collection, processing, and pre-analytical lab functions in the clinical laboratory. The role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and provides high-quality customer service to patients and clinical staff while maintaining efficient workflows.

The MLA II will perform registrations, specimen handling, and collaborate with pathologists, technologists, and office personnel.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Natural Sciences or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree plus 3 years clinical/pathology lab experience acceptable.
• High School Diploma plus 5 years lab experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and collect registrations and insurance information.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Receive, track, and deliver specimens to testing departments.
• Ensure proper labeling and handling of specimens.
• Handle inquiries with strong customer service.
• Assist with pending/overdue lists and documentation.
• Comply with CLIA, CAP, FDA, OSHA, DNV and state policies.
• Maintain competency across IT systems including middleware and lab portals.
• Support staff with training and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Laboratory procedures

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

BS or BA in Natural Sciences

Associate's Degree + 3 years lab experience

High School Diploma + 5 years lab experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Lexington Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to support specimen collection, processing, and pre-analytical lab functions in the clinical laboratory. The role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and provides high-quality customer service to patients and clinical staff while maintaining efficient workflows.

The MLA II will perform registrations, specimen handling, and collaborate with pathologists, technologists, and office personnel.