Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Description

Title: Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist, MA-P

Location: FCN Laboratory Services - Clinics located in Whatcom and Skagit Counties

Position: Full-time, 32-40 hours per week, variable hours and shifts at various draw stations located within FCN clinics, non-exempt (hourly)

Compensation: The full wage scale is $18.25 - $25.55 per hour. We also offer a $3.00 per hour shift differential for eligible evening and weekend hours.  Placement within the wage range is determined by the candidate’s relevant experience.

Benefits: At FCN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and that of your family, with flexibility and quality care.

Health Benefits:

• Two medical plan options
• Flexible dental coverage, including orthodontia
• Vision coverage
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution of $1,500 (pro-rated based on enrollment eligibility)
• Up to $1,500 ($3,000 for family coverage) via employer Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance

• Voluntary Accident and Hospital insurance plans

*Eligibility for these benefits depends on your full-time or part-time status.

Time Off & Wellness:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support your vacation, health, and personal needs
• PTO, PSL, and EIB accrue starting on your first day, and you can use paid time off after the applicable days of employment
• Full-time employees generally begin earning 18 days of PTO, increasing 33 days over time per our PTO policy.  You can rollover unlimited PTO hours into the next year.
• PSL accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• EIB accrues up to 32 hours per year (pro-rated based on hours worked) for both part-time and full-time employees, with a maximum of 480 hours

Retirement:

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Financial planning guidance to support your retirement goals

*Eligibility for these programs is based on your years of service and required payroll hours.

Additional Benefits:

• Eligibility for FCN applicable bonuses
• Annual uniform allowance for clinical staff
• Reimbursement of renewal fees for required licensure for clinical staff

About FCN: As an independent, locally owned, physician-run network of family medicine doctors, we are passionate about our community's well-being. We take the time to build strong, long-term relationships with our patients and our employees. We have 12 clinics and 3 urgent care centers in Whatcom and Skagit County, in a beautiful corner of northwest Washington where the mountains meet the sea. 

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Services Supervisor, independently perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on adult and pediatric patients. Rotate weekends with phlebotomists and work at off-site draw stations located within FCN clinics. Responsible for phlebotomy and processing of appropriate samples for testing.

• Prepares workspace with all essential supplies to efficiently process specimens.
• Maintains organized and clean workspace.
• Enters required information for specimen testing into the laboratory computer system such as the collection date & time
• Ensures proper forms accompany specimens according to FCN Lab policy. Cancels and credits tests that cannot be collected, documents information in the computer, and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Properly labels specimens in accordance with FCN Lab policy to provide accurately identified specimens.
• Receives specimens at the laboratory and verifies that the specimen was handled correctly during transport to maintain the integrity of the specimen.
• Processes specimens for analysis according to written protocols.
• Assists in verifying that lab requisitions for specimens sent to the outside lab contain the correct test(s), date and time of collections and other specimen identifiers.
• Acts as a resource person. Researches and investigates laboratory-related problems and follows through with solutions.
• Support the lab by fulfilling the role of mentor, training, and a key resource for all new employees.
• Completes and reports on special assignments as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Medical Terminology.
• Regulatory requirements applicable to the assigned function.
• Policies, standards, procedures, tools and protocols applicable to the work unit and function.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft.
• Strong working knowledge of Outlook, data entry, and simultaneous use of multiple computer systems.
• Manual dexterity and acuity necessary to prepare, screen and process specimens
• Ability to concentrate for long periods, utilize good judgement, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to meet deadlines.
• Ability to separate plasma and operate laboratory centrifuges
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Strong detail-orientation
• Proficiency in typing
• Ability to problem solve/troubleshoot issues.
• Strong customer service both in person and via telephone.
• Effective communication with providers, staff and patients.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent, College or Trade school preferred
• Completion of formal Phlebotomist training program
• 1 or more years of experience in medical office/lab preferred
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist (MA-P) with the WA State Dept. of Health
• Current BLS or within 60 days of hire.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and listen attentively. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Immunization requirements: Employees are required to meet immunization standards in accordance with federal, state, and organizational health and safety guidelines, as applicable to the role. A simple process is in place for employees to request exemptions for medical or religious reasons.

 Family Care Network is a Drug-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $18 - $26