Medical Assistant MA Lab Assistant PRN Laboratory

Who We Are 

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. 

Where We Are 

From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people. 

Why Choose Us

• • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
  • And much more… 

Position Summary 

Lab Assistant

Strong interaction skills with medical center staff, physicians, and patients. Knowledge of laboratory disciplines and tests, specimen processing, charting, computer experience, filing. Performs venipunctures and other duties as assigned.  Provides service to patients across the lifespan including newborns, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric age groups.

Medical Assistant

Provides clinical support to patients throughout the hospital. Provides continuity and coordination of care across the lifespan including newborns, children adolescents, adults and geriatric age groups.

Minimum Qualifications 

Lab Assistant

• • Minimum Education:  High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of Phlebotomy Training strongly preferred.
  • Minimum Experience:  Clinical laboratory experience preferred. Computer skills a must/medical background helpful. 
  • Certification/Licensure: Possess a current National Phlebotomy Certification or equivalent preferred.

For positions with phlebotomy duties, completion of a formal Phlebotomy course or clinical experience in phlebotomy required. Completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program helpful. Medical Terminology course or equivalent preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Medical Assistant

• • Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum Experience: Two (2) years clinical office experience. Medical terminology, computer knowledge required.
  • Certification/Licensure: Possess a current MA certification.

For New hires: Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. If currently certified, must maintain current certification.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.