Maple Grove Hospital is Hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant, Clinic Near Minneapolis, MN
Why North Memorial Health? At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities. Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list. Benefits the North Way!As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.
Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child!
Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition!
Education/Tuition Reimbursement
24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. Some of these initiatives include:
Addressing system racism and inequities through our Safer Work Environment (Safer) initiative
Use of pronoun badges and preferred names
Encouraging cultural awareness through education and training
About This PositionThe Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is responsible for the collection and processing of customer specimens and the performance and evaluation of a range of clinical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of customer treatment. Customers may include infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. RequirementsEducation
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Successful completion of an accredited program in phlebotomy training or medical assistant program preferred.
ExperienceExperience
Completion of an accredited program for Medical Laboratory Assistants or Medical Assistants.
OR
Minimum of one year current laboratory experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
OR
Completion of a course in medical terminology and at least two semesters of college level biology and/or chemistry.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple departments
Licensure/CertificationThe North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.Work Group: Non Contract Hours per two week pay period: 52 Shift: Days Other Weekend Requirement: None Call Requirement: None Remote or On-site: On-site FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Benefits: Yes