Lab Assistant

Job ID: 000D24

Eupora

Clinical-Non Nursing - PATHOLOGY

PRN - Variable

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Laboratory Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for obtaining accurate and adequate blood samples in a timely and confidential manner. The assistant will also assist in properly charting tests, perform secretarial duties such as answering telephone lines, filing, and monthly report gathering, and ensure adherence to general safety and infection control standards. The role involves extensive communication with various personnel, including inter and intra-departmental employees, physicians, their office personnel, and the public.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Obtains accurate and adequate blood samples in timely, confidential, cost effective manner.
Assists in proper charting of tests.
Secretarial duties include: answering telephone lines, filing, and monthly report gathering.
Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability, and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), and other educational programs.

		QUALIFICATIONS
	Education
	Education Level		Education Details			Required/Preferred
	High School Diploma or GED Equivalent		or equivalent			Required
	Licenses and Certifications
	Licenses and Certifications		Licenses and Certifications Details		Time Frame		Required/ Preferred
			Have completed a college-based phlebotomy training program		Upon Hire		Required	And
			Medical assistant program		Upon Hire		Required	Or
			A three-month on-the-job training program		Upon Hire		Required
Work Experience
Number of Years			Work Experience Details	Required/ Preferred
			Previous experience	Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities			Required/Preferred	Proficiency
It is highly desirable that the incumbent possess good communication skills in order to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, and public.			Selection Required	N/A
The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide care to a patient population to include: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.			Selection Required	N/A
This position has the primary accountability for organizing and performing laboratory phlebotomy; assisting in proper charting; and, fulfilling secretarial duties such as answering telephone lines, filing, and monthly report gathering.			Selection Required	N/A
The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, various outside vendor suppliers, physicians and their office personnel, and public. It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.			Selection Required	N/A

SCOPE
Freedom To Act:
Problem Solving:
Impact:
Financial Responsibility:

Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
Approval Responsibility:
P & L Responsibility:
Assets Controlled:
Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
Total Financial Responsibility:

Budget Responsibility

Primary Budget Responsibility:
Shared Budget Responsibility:

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Phlebotomist and Certified Medical Assistant

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher

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