Clinical Lab Assistant Oncology

Location: 5 Dayton Road, Waterford (10535)

Schedule: Monday through Friday

About the role

The Clinical Assistant will work in our busy medical oncology practice, assisting the medical provider by performing all aspects of medical assisting, including phlebotomy and laboratory testing in a medical oncology office/infusion center setting.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for the physician visit.
• Perform preliminary portions of visits, such as taking vital signs, measuring weight, and collecting specimens (phlebotomy).
• Provide a full range of administrative support, including scheduling appointments, calling pharmacies, billing patients, and verifying precertifications for chemotherapy.
• Triage phone calls from patients, physicians, and insurance companies while maintaining patient and business confidentiality.
• Maintain an up-to-date electronic medical record filing system.
• Perform laboratory clerical functions accurately and efficiently for compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Process specimens and perform clerical activities.
• Prepare and process laboratory specimens for Cytology, Anatomic Pathology, and/or Microbiology departments.
• Support department and providers through data entry, filing, reagent handling and preparation, slide preparation, planting of cultures, and assisting with bone marrow biopsies by setting up the room and assisting the provider during the procedure.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a phlebotomist.
• One (1) year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting (preferably medical office/clinic).
• High School Diploma.
• Certified Medical Assistant or pursuing certification in a certified educational program strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of medical oncology office practice and infusion strongly preferred.

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.