Laboratory Assistant

About the Role

The Laboratory Assistant will provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection, client service and reception desk duties, ordering/scheduling/billing functions, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, dispatching, specimen processing, centrifuging, delivery of specimens to appropriate laboratory/department, and assuring proper efficiency and workflow management. This position will also serve as a resource for questions from hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and phlebotomy.
• Handle client service and reception desk duties.
• Manage ordering, scheduling, and billing functions.
• Conduct laboratory testing and specimen processing.
• Centrifuge and dispatch specimens to appropriate departments.
• Ensure proper efficiency and workflow management.
• Serve as a resource for hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing.

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet time-sensitive customer requests and adapt to changes on short notice.
• If travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet’s motor vehicle violation criteria.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience in a medical-related field or an applied science degree (preferred).
• Certification in phlebotomy and one year of hospital experience (preferred).
• ASCP certification for phlebotomy (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance.
• Retirement program.
• Paid time off.
• Insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Onsite clinic.

About Us

At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good—good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included, and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.