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Penn State Health

Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Laboratory

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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.

$43,659 / year median in Pennsylvania

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Invest in
Your Future and Theirs:
  • Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
  • Penn State Health
  • - •Lancaster Medical Center•
Location:
US:
PA:
Lancaster
  • Work Type:
  • Full Time
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Shift:
  • Evening
  • Evening Shift Differential:
  • $2.00/hour
  • Hours:
  • 5-8hr shifts, every third weekend
  • Recruiter Contact:
  • Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.
psu.edu (
MAILTO:
//tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
  • SUMMARY OF POSITION
  • The laboratory assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomies on patients of all age groups, performing patient registrations and ordering laboratory tests in the EMR, processing of laboratory specimens, the collection of specialized tests, and performing breath alcohol testing.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
    (S):
  • + High school graduate or equivalent required
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
    (S):
  • + Completion of a phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant, or medical assistant training course.
+ Certification with ASCP or the National Healthcareer Association, Inc. as a certified phlebotomy technician or other discipline listed above. + Customer service experience. + Must have the ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast paced environment. + Medical terminology is helpful.
  • WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
  • Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
  • Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
  • + •_Be Well_•with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+
  • _Be Balanced_
  • with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. +
  • _Be Secured_
  • with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. +
  • _Be Rewarded_
  • with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. +
  • _Be Supported_
  • by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
  • WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?
  • Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health's expertise and specialty services!
Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
  • YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
    State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
  • _This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.
Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._ _Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination._
  • Position
  • Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Laboratory
  • Location
US:
PA:
Lancaster | Laboratory | Full Time
  • Req ID
  • 102350