Laboratory Assistant I

Compensation: $15.25 - $19.05 per hour (based on years of experience)

Summary:

The Laboratory Assistant I collects and processes clinical blood, non-blood specimens in the lab and exam rooms; dispense collection instructions to patients, utilize computer systems for data storage/retrieval/faxing; maintain work area including records, supplies, equipment, and safety; follow procedures, policies, and Medicare compliance regulations; performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

1.Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within.

2.Performs adult and pediatric venous and capillary blood draws. Prepare and explain patient self-collection kits.

3.Registering and checking in laboratory patients. Scan, file, and disperse paperwork and faxes. Answering incoming calls from patients and clinical staff.

4.Proficient in researching test requirements, documenting testing information, and retrieving missing orders. Ordering tests from requisitions sent by providers outside of TCC and ensuring all orders from the EMR interface properly with the LIS.

5.Processes incoming specimens including but not limited to aliquot serum or plasma, receiving and ordering tests, dispensing specimen to proper departments, etc. Receive and document patient specimen collection kit drop offs.

6.Maintains work area including records, supplies, equipment, and safety.

7.Follows procedures, policies, Medicare compliance regulations (ABN).

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

1.High school diploma or equivalent.

2.Minimum one (1) year related experience and/or training in an approved phlebotomy training program preferred.

3.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.

Knowledge and skills:

1.Ability to work compatibly with Physicians, patients, and other staff.

2.Computer skills.

3.Experience in a health care or customer service setting.

Perks and Benefits:

• Work-life balance is a top priority at The Corvallis Clinic

• 7 holidays + 2 floating holidays = 9 Paid Holidays! Early release on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

• Generous Personal Leave Accrual

• Benefits: Medical w/ HSA or HRA, Dental, Flexible Spending Acct (FSA)

• Employer contribution to HSA and HRA (when enrolled in Medical Plan)

• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD), Basic Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Voluntary Benefits (Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Pet Insurance, Aflac, Legal Shield)

• Retirement - 401k eligible and auto enrolled after 90 days, 100% vested from day 1, with discretionary clinic match after 1 year (w/hours requirement)

• Pay on Demand (up to 2x per month)

• Casual Fridays (with clinic approved attire)

• Year-round employee engagement events and festivities

• Team centered culture, delivering exceptional medical care with compassion and a commitment to service.