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Clinical Lab Assistant I
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$42,144 / year median in Arizona
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- Primary City/State:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Department Name:
- General Lab-Even-Ref Lab
- Work Shift:
- Evening
- Job Category:
- Lab
- POSITION SUMMARY
- This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director.
This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel. _Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards._
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- + Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.
+ Excellent reading, writing and math abilities.
+ Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
+ Ability to perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, problem solve and memorization.
+ Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
+ Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills.
+ Basic computer skills.
+ Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service, good performance review and passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- + High School Diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy.
+ Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.
+ Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
+ Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
+ Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- + Previous clinical laboratory experience. + Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program. + Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling. + Knowledge of medical terminology. + Additional related education and/or experience.
- EEO Statement:
- EEO/Disabled/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo) Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
- Privacy Policy:
- Privacy Policy (https://www.
bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy) Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.
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