Senior Laboratory Assistant

Providence Health & Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant to join their team in Portland. This role involves the accurate handling of laboratory specimens, ensuring timely processing and registration of patient encounters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in phlebotomy and relevant healthcare experience, demonstrating outstanding service excellence. Join a culture that values patient-focused care and empowers its caregivers to thrive. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Financial security support

Qualifications

• 2 years college education with courses in biological sciences required.
• 3 years healthcare experience including phlebotomy-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurate receiving, processing, and labeling of lab specimens.
• Registering outpatient lab encounters and handling patient data.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Service Excellence

Clerical Skills

Client Services

Regulatory Compliance (CMS, CAP, TJC, CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA, HIPAA)

Education

2 years college education in biological sciences

Certification in Phlebotomy or Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer Applications

Job description

Senior Laboratory Assistant at Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon

Multiple Shifts Available
Part-Time/Day
Part-Time/Night

The Asst-Lab 3 is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens, and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results. Supports personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty.

Additionally, this position is responsible for registering outpatient laboratory encounters obtaining complex demographic, insurance, and medical information.

Successful candidates will maintain up-to-date knowledge and competency on required registration functions.

The Lab Assistant 3 utilizes multiple computer applications in order to complete patient encounters.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years college education. Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology, or verifiable experience which includes proficiency in moderately complex testing.
• In compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), criminal background check and fingerprinting may be required for position, based on assigned duties upon hire.
• 3 years healthcare or related field experience including phlebotomy-related experience.
• Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience.
• Clerical or client services experience.
• Phlebotomy will be required in float pool and some ministries.
• Demonstrated experience with State and Federal and other regulatory compliance regulations including CMS, CAP, TJC, CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA, and HIPAA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy program with 1 year of phlebotomy related experience, or certification from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program, or 3 years related experience.
• Certification in Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, or clinical laboratory upon hire.
• Industry-related experience in a high volume, acute care setting.
• 2 years phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, clinical laboratory experience.
• Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation, and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems, and other laboratory equipment.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.