Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Office

About the job

Job Description:
This Medical Laboratory Assistant will work in the Pathology office within the Laboratory Department performing a variety of administrative tasks to support the assigned clinical function. Additional tasks in preforming general work in the Laboratory Department may also occur.
Education Qualifications:

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• ​OR
• Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
• Recent specimen preparation and processing experience
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

• Office duties may include:
• Accession patient reports for additions and corrections to patient information.
• Prepare conference cases for pathologists.
• Handle and track incoming and outgoing non-hazardous patient materials 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 may include:
• Collect specimens through venipuncture, capillary skin puncture, and other methods, including urine and swabs.
• Process and handle specimens according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing.
• Perform laboratory testing, when applicable, in accordance with accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Participate in training new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Follow Essentia Health rules and policies when handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality.