Onsite Lab Assistant II — Travel-Flexible & Patient-Centric

Kaiser Permanente; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to perform venipuncture, manage specimens, and provide excellent customer service at the Duluth facility. The role requires independent work as the only laboratory staff onsite, proficiency with the LIS (Cerner) and HealthConnect/EPIC, and adherence to HIPAA and regional policies.

Essential duties include collecting specimens across age groups, ensuring proper storage and handling, maintaining supplies, and assisting with training new staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Laboratory Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the onsite laboratory liaison for the facility: working lab independently.
• Collect laboratory specimens: Perform venipuncture proficiently on all age groups.
• Deliver great customer service: Show care and respect for members at all times, resolving issues or finding someone who can.
• Greet members promptly using good customer service skills and exhibit competency in Cerner and HealthConnect/EPIC.
• Process specimens: Handle STATs and time‑sensitive specimens promptly.
• Be informed/provide information: Complete mandatory training and participate in inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cerner

HealthConnect/EPIC

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to perform venipuncture, manage specimens, and provide excellent customer service at the Duluth facility. The role requires independent work as the only laboratory staff onsite, proficiency with the LIS (Cerner) and HealthConnect/EPIC, and adherence to HIPAA and regional policies.

Essential duties include collecting specimens across age groups, ensuring proper storage and handling, maintaining supplies, and assisting with training new staff.