Medical Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support pre-analytical processes across patient settings. You will perform specimen collection, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and accurate order entry, acting as a liaison within the care team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and phlebotomy training. MLA/PHLEBOTOMY certification is preferred, and willingness to travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• PBT/MLA certification from ASCP/AMT, or NHA preferred.
• Phlebotomy training required or equivalent program.
• May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical tasks including specimen collection and phlebotomy.
• Process specimens and ensure proper labeling and handling.
• Enter orders accurately and efficiently in the system.
• Serve as liaison in patient settings representing the organization.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Order entry

Order entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

PBT/MLA certification (ASCP/AMT/NHA) preferred

Job description

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant I 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, and order entry.

Description

NorDx

Laboratory Support

Req #: 97096

The Medical Laboratory Assistant I 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, and order entry.

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: Technical training as a Phlebotomist through NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent program required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

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 as skills, 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 $19.87to $23.75 per hour.

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

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

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.