Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Office

Building B - St Marys Medical Center, Pathology office within the Laboratory Department

About the role

This role performs a variety of administrative tasks to support the assigned clinical function in the Pathology office. Additional general work in the Laboratory Department may also occur.

Responsibilities

Office Duties

• Accession patient reports for additions and corrections to patient information
• Prepare conference cases for pathologists
• Handle and track incoming and outgoing non-hazardous patient material within the laboratory information system
• Receive and distribute packages and mail throughout the laboratory
• Send and respond to fax requests
• Assist providers and customers over the phone
• File and organize non-hazardous patient materials
• Manage the scheduling of pathologists
• Promote patient standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements
• Follow Essentia Health rules and policies to ensure safety and quality

Laboratory Duties

• Collect specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (urine, swabs, etc.)
• Perform specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing
• Perform laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements
• Participate in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate
• Follow Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality

Requirements

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program OR complete an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
• Recent specimen preparation and processing experience

Schedule

Day rotation, no weekends, no holidays, no call obligation.

Pay

$19.57 - $29.02 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with supplemental options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling and generous time off
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health

Note: Benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact the HR Service Center.