Lab Assistant, West Point Medical Clinic

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

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