Medical Lab Assistant

1.0 FTE / 40 Hours per Week. Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Occasional weekends.

This position is eligible for a $1,500 HIRING BONUS for joining GHC! The Benefits of Working at GHC-SCW.

Why join our comprehensive laboratory department?

• Stable work Monday through Friday. 
• GHC-SCW’s smaller laboratory team provides a strong sense of community within the department and increased access and closer relationships to the department leadership team.
• Work only 3 weekend shifts per year, on average!
• Work only 1 holiday per year!
• No third shift rotations!
• Free parking at all GHC clinic locations!

The Medical Lab Assistant is responsible for performance of phlebotomy, laboratory clerical work, and selected laboratory procedures. Responsibilities include order entry, patient preparation, specimen collection, and blood drawing using standardized phlebotomy procedures. Additionally, the incumbent processes specimens and performs basic waived lab testing. The Medical Lab Assistant works under the general guidance, direction, and supervision of the Medical Laboratory Manager and/or the Chief Medical Technologist. Daily operational guidance and direction may be received from the Lead Medical Technologist.   

Job Specific Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Certified or eligible for certification as a medical assistant or phlebotomist is preferred.
3. Minimum of one (1) year experience with phlebotomy procedures is preferred.
4. Possession of or eligibility for a valid Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certificate is required. Employee must obtain certification within four (4) months of employment.  
5. Knowledge of current laboratory safety and hygiene protocols is required.
6. Knowledge and ability to accurately perform laboratory tests is required.
7. Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and use computer-based applications such as MS Office, electronic medical record systems and laboratory related applications is required. Experience with EPIC is desirable but not required. Ability to operate a PC and other computer peripheral equipment is required.
8. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and assume responsibility for job tasks is required.
9. Ability to work at other GHC-SCW health center sites assuring adequate coverage is required. Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations is required.  
10. Ability to work effectively with the public and GHC-SCW staff is required. 
11. Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills are required. Ability to be culturally sensitive and work with a diverse patient population is required.     
12. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality is required. Knowledge of or ability to learn HIPAA requirements.
13. Compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Standard (CLIA) for September 1, 1997, is required.
14. Ability to stand, bend or stoop for the majority of a workday is required.
15. Correctable vision, color perception, and legible handwriting are required.

The incumbent knows and abides by all Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) organizational and departmental policies, sets personal standards and strives for high quality work in completing assignments, performs job duties in a timely manner, and represents the organization in a positive manner. The incumbent understands our Mission, Vision, and Common Values (stated below) and is committed to promote these values in behavior and attitude. 

Our Mission Statement: We partner with members and the communities we serve to maximize health and well-being.

Our Vision: As a local, not-for-profit, member-owned Cooperative, we are the most trusted resource for lifelong health and well-being in the communities we serve.

Our Values

• We are a not-for-profit Cooperative
• We are member-centered
• We are equitable and inclusive
• We are quality-driven
• We are innovative
• We are community involved

We believe:

Healthcare is a human right.

In treating all people with dignity and respect.

There is strength in diversity.

Equity celebrates our humanity.

We are better together.