Oncology Clinical Lab & Phlebotomy Assistant

Hartford HealthCare; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Windham community oncology practice is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the medical team. You will perform phlebotomy, basic lab testing, take vital signs, prepare patients for visits and escort them to exam rooms.

The role includes scheduling, coordinating with pharmacies, billing patients, verifying chemotherapy precertifications, triaging calls, maintaining the electronic medical record, and assisting with specimen processing and procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a phlebotomist.
• At least one year in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience in a healthcare setting (preferably medical office/clinic).

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for physician visits.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic lab testing as part of oncology clinic operations.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling, pharmacy calls, patient billing, and precertification verification for chemotherapy.
• Triage patient and physician calls while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain/up-to-date electronic medical records filing system.
• Process specimens and support Cytology/Anatomic Pathology/Microbiology as needed.
• Assist with bone marrow biopsy setup and room prep.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical office experience

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Windham community oncology practice is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the medical team. You will perform phlebotomy, basic lab testing, take vital signs, prepare patients for visits and escort them to exam rooms.

The role includes scheduling, coordinating with pharmacies, billing patients, verifying chemotherapy precertifications, triaging calls, maintaining the electronic medical record, and assisting with specimen processing and procedures as needed.