Lab Assistant

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager, the Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting, processing, and testing specimens from patients, documenting results according to established procedures. Performs specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures as indicated. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Properly identifies patients, draws blood samples, and sends them to the laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record-keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines. Responsible for rooming patients, taking vitals, completing patient assessments, and assisting in medical procedures as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.
• Performs lab testing for in-house tests.
• Processes in-house and incoming results for charting.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently.
• Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Performs patient assessment for chief complaint, medication reconciliation, and pertinent history input in ONCO EMR.
• Efficiently performs blood draws and follows all lab procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Obtains vital signs, PHQ9 and Pain scores, ensures accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Efficiently rooms patients according to office procedures.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards.
• Preps blood and bone marrow slides.
• Assists with medical procedures as required.
• Must take the required number of CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements.
• Complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patients’ rights, safety, billing, and collections.
• Adheres to all company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Always maintains and ensures the confidentiality of all patient information.
• Additional tasks as needed to support the team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or GED
• BLS required upon hire or must be obtained within 30 days of employment (FCS will provide BLS course within the first 30 days)

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months of active experience in a Medical Assistant role within the practice.
• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
• Superior customer service skills
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate closely with Physicians and Nurses
• Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve.
• All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.
• Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption.
• In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.