Job Description
Perform lab functions, including phlebotomy, processing, and sending lab specimens, record keeping, quality controls, and in-house lab tests. Coordinate specimen processing, perform quality control checks, and manage lab paperwork. Stock and clean lab equipment, manage inbox tasks, and provide training to staff. Maintain proficiency through educational trainings and lab proficiency testing. Ensure quality of lab performance and assist with patient flow as needed.
**Responsibilities:**
* Perform venous blood draws and in-house lab tests according to established protocols.
* Coordinate the processing of specimens to be sent to LabCorp, including the review of the invoice.
* Responsible for regular quality control checks of lab procedures on a daily basis.
* Daily sign off in Cleaning and Maintenance log.
* Responsible for monthly reporting and reconciliation of all lab paperwork.
* Responsible for running site specific "Pending Labs Report #306 as well as responsibility with reporting, tracking and resolution of outstanding lab orders.
* Daily vaccine duties, including recording of refrigerator and freezer vaccine thermometer temperatures, downloading and posting of vaccine thermometer data and saving the VFC thermometer logs to X drive.
* Stock and clean lab, patient bathroom and lab equipment.
* Responsible for ordering lab supplies and regular checking of any expired lab supplies.
* Manage in a timely manner inbox tasks, in house labs, LabCorp labs and lab letters.
* Manage Medical Assistant Visits in a timely manner throughout the day.
* Share updated lab policies and procedures, new equipment, training materials, protocols, and safety devices with appropriate staff.
* Maintain proficiency through educational trainings and lab proficiency testing.
* Oversee timely completion of required proficiency testing required of all Medical Assistants.
* Oversee staff adherence to safety regulations and guidelines governed by regulatory agencies.
* Ensure quality of lab performance, assist and mentor other Medical Assistants needing training or direction regarding lab procedures.
* Provide back up to perform Spirometry, EKG, and assist with patient flow as needed.
* Responsible for STD case reporting to Public Health.
**Requirements:**
* Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
* Six (6) months Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory medical care setting and/or lab 6 months experience in an ambulatory medical care setting.
* Must possess an active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification. OR complete MA Registered application at time of hire and successfully complete Interim MA Certification application process within 60 days of date of hire.
* Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in the state of Washington.
**Benefits:**
* Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families/dependents.
* HSA, FSA plans.
* Life Insurance, AD&D and Disability Coverage.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Wellness Program.
* PTO Plan for full-time benefited and part-time benefited employees.
* Extended Illness Time Away of 40 hours (pro-rated for part-time benefited employees).
* 8 holidays and 3 floating holidays.
* Compassion Time Away up to 40 hours.
* Opportunity Time Off (extended time off for staff to invest in themselves) up to 8 weeks.
* Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
* Voluntary plans at a discount, such as life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, identity theft insurance, and pet insurance.
* Third Party Perks Discounted Movie Tickets, Travel, Hotels, and more.
* Development and Growth Opportunities.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Interim role,