Phlebotomist Medical Assistant

Company: North West Labs
Location: Troy
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description General Summary Under limited supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of laboratory support procedures including specimen collection or phlebotomy, order entry, processing, point of care testing, and transport of laboratory specimens and materials. Performs blood sample collection. Interacts with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a courteous and professional manner. Immediate Positions Available Flexible Hours POSITIONS AVALIABLE ACROSS METRO DETROIT Principle Duties And Responsibilities --- Enters patient demographic and test order information into lab information systems according to training protocols and in a timely manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Handles routine inquiries from patients and staff. --- Performs blood sample collection or phlebotomy as a primary duty. Must demonstrate competency productivity, and compassion on a sustained basis with all patients presenting for service. --- Reviews laboratory request forms for complete demographic and order entry information and resolves discrepancies as needed. Exercises care in specimen handling and order entry to protect the identify and integrity of samples. --- May perform processing, testing, and reporting of selected CLIA waived tests without direct supervision. --- Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures. objectives, quality assessment and improvement programs. safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Helps ensure a safe work place. Reports any unsafe condition to supervisors. --- Assists in the training of employees and students. Attends and participates in department continuing education and in-service programs. --- May instruct patients and health care staff in the proper methods for lab specimen collection and handling. --- Within established parameters, may perform a variety of clerical tasks, transport specimens, prepare samples for testing, record temperatures, and use specified laboratory equipment. --- May perform other duties as requested or required to maintain operations. Education/Experience Required --- High school graduate or equivalent required. --- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills is required. --- A minimum of six months experience in phlebotomy is required. New employees must successfully complete competency evaluation and demonstrate safety and proficiency with all patient ages who are likely to present for service. --- For assignments requiring travel off-site, candidates must possess and maintain a valid Michigan motor vehicle license and reliable transportation with insurance. --- Experience in a hospital or clinic laboratory is preferred. --- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred. Company Description At NW Labs we strive at providing our patients with the best quality care by providing physicians, hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and healthcare facilities with state-of-the-art urine drug confirmation testing for the most commonly scheduled prescription drugs and narcotics. The highly complex method developed by our team will most definitely detect, and confirm the presence and concentration of scheduled prescription drugs and illicit narcotics which will aid your practice in providing a lab-guided medication management program for your patients.

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