Medical Lab Assistant II – Pathology & Specimens

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical benefits

Dental and life insurance

403(b) match plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II for our Anatomic Pathology team. The role supports accurate and timely diagnostic testing through advanced specimen collection, processing, and pre-analytical activities within a clinical laboratory.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA or equivalent, or an Associate's with 3+ years pathology lab experience, plus proficiency in EPIC and strong customer service. Day shift, full-time, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Natural Sciences or equivalent required.
• Six months experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent customer service experience.
• Associate's Degree with 3+ years Clinical or Anatomic Pathology Lab experience optional.
• High School Diploma with 5 years clinical lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and obtain proper ID and insurance information for registration.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Receive, track, and deliver specimens to testing departments; manage storage and disposal of samples.
• Ensure specimens are labeled properly for accurate identification.
• Provide high-quality customer service and address inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Registration

Customer service

EPIC navigation

Lab workflow

Education

BS or BA in Natural Sciences or Equivalent

Associate's Degree with 3+ years pathology lab

High School Diploma with 5 years clinical lab experience

Tools

EPIC

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Lexington Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II for our Anatomic Pathology team. The role supports accurate and timely diagnostic testing through advanced specimen collection, processing, and pre-analytical activities within a clinical laboratory.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA or equivalent, or an Associate's with 3+ years pathology lab experience, plus proficiency in EPIC and strong customer service. Day shift, full-time, with competitive benefits.