Medical Lab Assistant II/ Phlebotomist

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth in Portland, ME is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to represent the organization in patient settings and perform key pre-analytical tasks including specimen collection, processing, order entry, and quality control.

The role requires a high school diploma (or GED), and phlebotomy/specimen management experience; PBT/MLA certification is preferred. Full-time day shift with potential travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: PBT/MLA from the ASCP, AMT, or NHA preferred.
• Experience: One year of experience in Phlebotomy and Specimen Management required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical responsibilities including specimen collection (phlebotomy), specimen processing, order entry, waived testing, quality control, and specialty collection.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Medical Group Practices
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Laboratory Support
Req #: 94056
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant II role represents the organization in all patient settings serving as a liaison and performs key pre-analytical functions, such as specimen collection phlebotomy, specimen processing, specialty testing, order entry, waived testing, quality control, and specialty collection.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: PBT/MLA from the ASCP, AMT, or NHA preferred. Valid Driver's License may be required if role involves travel to other work sites/locations.
• Experience: One year of experience in Phlebotomy and Specimen Management required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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