Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Office

essentiahealth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Pathology office with administrative duties and general lab tasks. The role includes accessioning reports, preparing cases for pathologists, and handling mail and materials in the laboratory information system.

Laboratory duties involve specimen collection, processing, and testing per accreditation standards, along with training new staff and ensuring safety and quality policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
• OR completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire.
• Phlebotomy or MLA ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accession patient reports for additions and corrections to patient information.
• Prepare conference cases for pathologists.
• Handle and track incoming and outgoing non-hazardous patient materials within the LIS.
• Receive and distribute packages and mail throughout the laboratory.
• Send and respond to fax requests.
• Assist providers and customers over the phone.
• File and organize non-hazardous patient materials.
• Manage the scheduling of pathologists.
• Promote patient standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements.
• Follow Essentia Health rules and policies to ensure safety and quality.
• Collect specimens via venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Process and handle specimens per testing requirements.
• Perform laboratory testing per accreditation/licensure rules.
• Train new employees and students.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Internal MLA training program

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2992030 PATHOLOGY - IL

Job Description:

This Medical Laboratory Assistant will work in the Pathology office within the Laboratory Department performing a variety of administrative tasks to support the assigned clinical function. Additional tasks in preforming general work in the Laboratory Department may also occur.

Education Qualifications:

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

OR

• Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
• Recent specimen preparation and processing experience
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

Office duties may include:

• Accession patient reports for additions and corrections to patient information.
• Prepare conference cases for pathologists.
• Handle and track incoming and outgoing non-hazardous patient materials within the laboratory information system.
• Receive and distribute packages and mail throughout the laboratory.
• Send and respond to fax requests.
• Assist providers and customers over the phone.
• File and organize non-hazardous patient materials.
• Manage the scheduling of pathologists.
• Promote patient standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements.
• Follow Essentia Health rules and policies to ensure safety and quality.

Laboratory duties may include:

• Collect specimens through venipuncture, capillary skin puncture, and other methods, including urine and swabs.
• Process and handle specimens according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing.
• Perform laboratory testing, when applicable, in accordance with accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Participate in training new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Follow Essentia Health rules and policies when handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Days

Shift End Time:

Days

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

08/21/2026

Compensation Range:

$19.57 - $29.02

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
• For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact your HR Service Center at [phone].