Clinic Lab Assistant Lake Mills FT Days
Trinity Health · Lake Mills, IA · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and verify orders.
- Collect and process specimens, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and infection control guidelines.
- Prepare, label, and process specimens.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment.
- Perform and document quality control and proficiency testing.
- Verify lab orders and medical necessities.
- Complete ABNs and correct billing codes as needed.
- Enter and manage data in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Support cross-coverage needs throughout clinic/lab areas.
- Assist with clerical duties including faxing, copying, filing, scheduling, and answering phone calls.
- Provide patient-centered service by communicating test procedures, results, and follow-up instructions clearly and compassionately.
- Assist with various procedures, exams, and diagnostic equipment.
- Maintain aseptic techniques during preparation, procedures, and medication administration.
- Schedule work hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Requirements
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Completion of medical terminology or phlebotomy training preferred.
- Previous laboratory or phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross required within 30 days of hire; must be maintained.
- Mandatory Reporter training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse required within 3–6 months of hire; must be maintained.
- Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.