M Health Fairview Clinics is looking for a Clinic Laboratory Medical Assistant to support Eden Prairie Laboratory and the Southwest region of clinics. The work hours are between 7:00am to 8:30pm with an 8-hour shift. This position will also be assigned one out of 4 weekends.

The float position will provide coverage to the Southwest region and occasionally to the South and Southeast region.

Interview Process

Job Expectations:

• Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens. perform waived or moderate testing and report results.
• Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established SOP
• Perform routine testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Phlebotomy.
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
• Consistently implement and follow the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution. This may include:
• Schedule tests/procedures according to SOPs
• Verify patient demographic and billing insurance information for lab only employees
• Explain test procedures when applicable to patients in a manner geared to gain their confidence and cooperation and relieve anxiety about the test.
• Supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN program.
• Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree which includes the completion of a clinical internship of at least 3 months duration or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA’88

License/Certification/Registration:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Phlebotomy Certification within one year of date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Experience:

• Phlebotomy skills.
• 1-3 years laboratory experience.