Lab Assistant l
Brief Description
This position is Full Time working at our Buena Vista Health Center, in BuenaVista, CO. We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Lab Assistant I to join our healthcare team.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for ordering laboratory tests, collecting and processing patient specimens, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate handling of all laboratory samples. The ideal candidate is skilled in phlebotomy, organized, and committed to providing excellent patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Requirements
- What You’ll Do:
- Specimen Collection
- Explain the importance of lab tests to patients and guide them through preparation.
- Collect a wide variety of specimens (blood, urine, swabs, saliva, etc.) following prescribed guidelines.
- Accurately label specimens and notify the testing team of special handling requirements.
- Pre-Analytic Specimen Handling
- Prepare specimens for transport, ensuring proper preservation and labeling.
- Receptionist & Clerk Functions
- Ensure medical necessity for test requests utilizing currently available information.
- Inform patients of limited coverage.
- Clarify written orders with ordering physician or agency through appropriate channels.
- Accurately enter patient demographic, billing information and test order in laboratory computer system.
- Obtain patient consent as applicable.
Qualifications
- Completion of a Certified Phlebotomist program is desirable.
- Related experience and/or training is preferred, but not required.
Skills
- Compassionate
- Proactive
- Team player
- Commitment to patient safety and comfort
- Independent and collaborative work style
- Resourceful and good problem-solving skills
- Negative drug screen test*
- Criminal background check
- Reference checks
Benefits
We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being. For details about our benefits, view our Benefits Guide.
Pay
Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being.
Schedule
Full Time position working at our Buena Vista Health Center, in BuenaVista, CO.