Lab Medical Assistant

Company: HealthPoint
Location: Auburn
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Salary Range: $23.64 - $34.75 HourlyLocation: HealthPoint Auburn 126 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002Lab Medical Assistant - ***Up to $3,000.00 Signing Bonus Depending on Experience***Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care.Position Summary:Responsible for all clinic laboratory functions, including phlebotomy, processing, and sending lab specimens, record keeping, quality controls, performance of in-house lab tests and oversight of all lab safety regulations.Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.Your contribution to the team includes:Perform venous blood draws and in-house lab tests according to established protocols.Coordinate the processing of specimens to be sent to LabCorp including the review of the invoice.Responsible for regular quality control checks of lab procedures on a daily basis.Daily sign off in Cleaning and Maintenance log.Responsible for monthly reporting and reconciliation of all lab paperwork.Responsible for running site specific "Pending Labs Report #306 as well as responsibility with reporting, tracking and resolution of outstanding lab orders.Daily vaccine duties including: recording of refrigerator and freezer vaccine thermometer temperatures, downloading and posting of vaccine thermometer data and saving the VFC thermometer logs to X driveStock and clean lab, patient bathroom and lab equipment.Responsible for ordering lab supplies and regular checking of any expired lab supplies.Manage in a timely manner inbox tasks, in house labs, LabCorp labs and lab letters.Manage Medical Assistant Visits in a timely manner throughout the day.Share updated lab policies and procedures, new equipment, training materials, protocols, and safety devices with appropriate staff.Maintain proficiency through educational trainings and lab proficiency testing.Oversee timely completion of required proficiency testing required of all Medical Assistants.Oversee staff adherence to safety regulations and guidelines governed by regulatory agencies.Ensure quality of lab performance, assist and mentor other Medical Assistants needing training or direction regarding lab procedures.Provide back up to perform Spirometry, EKG, and assist with patient flow as needed.Responsible for STD case reporting to Public Health.Must have's you'll need to be successful:Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.Six (6) months Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory medical care setting and/or lab 6 months experience in an ambulatory medical care setting.Must possess an active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification. OR complete MA Registered application at time of hire and successfully complete Interim MA Certification application process within 60 days of date of hire.Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in the state of Washington.Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is required, prior to start. All new employees are also required to show proof of immunizations and/or immunity to MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, annual Influenza and TB QuantiFERON Gold Titer. Additionally, if you work in a HealthPoint clinic, Tdap (within last 10 years) is required. Hepatitis B. is required for clinical employees with potential exposure to blood/blood products. All immunizations are a condition of employment. Upon hire, employees must provide proof of their immunizations and/or immune titer results prior to starting or no later than their fifth (5) business day of employment.Where to gather your records:If you received immunizations in Washington, Arizona, Louisiana, Maryland or West Virginia, you may visit http://wa.myir.net to create an account and retain proof of your medical records for the immunity/immunization requirements.If records do not show any data, please seek guidance from your provider for further assistance.HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families/dependentsHSA, FSA plansLife Insurance, AD&D and Disability CoverageEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramPTO Plan for full-time benefited and part-time benefited employees. 0-.99 years of service accrual of 5.23 hours per pay period. (pro-rated accruals for part-time benefited employees)Extended Illness Time Away of 40 hours (pro-rated for part-time benefited employees)8 holidays and 3 floating holidaysCompassion Time Away up to 40 hoursOpportunity Time Off (extended time off for staff to invest in themselves) up to 8 weeksRetirement Plan with Employer MatchVoluntary plans at a discount, such as life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, identity theft insurance, and pet insurance.Third Party Perks Discounted Movie Tickets, Travel, Hotels, and moreDevelopment and Growth OpportunitiesTo learn more about HealthPoint, go to www.healthpointchc.org #practiceyourpassion #HPMedicalAssistantIt is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.Compensation: $23.64 - $34.75 HourlyAdditional Details :Onsite

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