Lab Medical Assistant - Chemistry Department

Job summary

The Lab Medical Assistant is responsible for collecting, receiving, and processing inpatient and outpatient specimens for laboratory testing. They also facilitate communication with nursing staff, physicians, and outside laboratories regarding patient samples.

Job details

Join the team that is revolutionizing health care – BayCare Health System Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve. Phlebotomy experience is not required for this position, strong computer and data entry skills are essential for this role. Facility: St. Josephs Main Hospital - Chemistry Department Location: Tampa, FL Status: Fulltime & Part Time Positions Available Shift Hours: Evening or Night Shifts Available Weekend Work: Varies On Call: No Responsibilities The Lab Medical Assistant II is responsible for: Collecting, receiving and processing of inpatient and outpatient specimens for testing Communications with nursing regarding patient specimens Referring specimens to outside laboratories Interaction with physicians, clients and staff regarding referral lab tests Performance of phlebotomy procedures Performs other duties as assigned Experience Required 6 months Phlebotomy, Laboratory related; or related field Education Required High School or equivalent Or Bachelors related field in lieu of experience Credentials Driver's License Credential Equivalent Experience Preferred Phlebotomy BayCare Offers a Competitive Total Reward Package Including Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance 401K Match and additional yearly contribution Community perks and discounts Annual performance appraisals and team award bonus Family resources and wellness opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

What you’ll do

The Lab Medical Assistant is responsible for collecting, receiving, and processing inpatient and outpatient specimens for laboratory testing. They also facilitate communication with nursing staff, physicians, and outside laboratories regarding patient samples.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in phlebotomy or a laboratory-related field, or a bachelor's degree in a related field. A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum educational requirement.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Paid time off • Tuition assistance • 401k match • Wellness opportunities

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Phlebotomy
• Data entry
• Specimen collection
• Specimen processing
• Laboratory procedures
• Computer skills
• Communication
• Clinical excellence

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research