Clinic Lab Assistant PT

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic Lab Assistant. As a Clinic Lab Assistant at MercyOne, you will Perform basic laboratory procedures under the supervision of Registered Technologists and Technicians. Responsible for the collection of specimens for testing including blood samples urine drug screens. Works under supervision of Section Head or Laboratory Manager. Laboratory Assistant will be required to travel to other sites off campus to provide phlebotomy services. Age of patients range from newborn to geriatric. Performs receptionist duties including incoming and outgoing calls, greeting outpatients, computer data entry. Takes physician orders ensuring completeness of information for proper billing to Medicare and third party payers. Uses Caremedic and other tools to determine necessity with knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes. Works with Laboratory Director, Business Office, and Medical Records to assure all documentation for accuracy of patient records. Collects and handles specimens for testing including blood samples urine drug screens. Demonstrates the proper use, care, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, tools, materials, and supplies. Obtains appropriate specimen promptly which allows for accurate test results ensuring proper treatment. Schedule: 6:30 am – 5:00 pm – Varied schedule; Every other weekend 7:00 am – 11:00 am. General Requirements: Training at an approved school for phlebotomy or medical assistant preferred. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Education: High school graduate or the equivalent. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.