Lab Assistant Job at Medix, Seattle, WA

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  • Medix
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

As a Lab Clerk, you will play a vital role in supporting laboratory operations through accurate specimen processing, documentation management, and excellent customer service. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment. You'll collaborate closely with clinical staff, providers, and reference laboratories to ensure timely and accurate specimen handling and data integrity within the laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Specimen Processing: Receive, verify patient identification, sort, prepare, and distribute blood, urine, and other biological specimens according to established protocols. Operate laboratory equipment (centrifuges, copiers, etc.) and utilize the EHR and LIS systems to label, centrifuge, aliquot, and load specimens onto lab equipment.

  • Phone and Customer Service: Respond to incoming calls, provide ordering information for lab tests, assist with specimen requirements, and handle inquiries from providers and reference laboratories. Communicate results and resolve issues efficiently to support smooth laboratory operations.

  • Documentation and Resource Management: Complete and maintain lab-related documentation, including incident forms, reference lab requests, and issue reports. Ensure that external test results are received, scanned into the EHR, and routed to appropriate providers.

  • Equipment Maintenance: Record temperatures, defrost freezers, clean lab equipment, and ensure all instruments are properly maintained and functioning.

  • Quality Improvement and Compliance: Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives, complete mandatory learning requirements, and adhere to all laboratory and organizational policies.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Previous clinical laboratory or phlebotomy experience required.
  • Education: High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.

Schedule/Shift:

  • Monday - Friday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Pay:

$20 - $23 an hour ($24 - $30 Once Converted to Permanent Employee)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, multiple medical, dental and vision plan options, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Plan, Weekly Pay, Paid Sick Time Offered in WA (1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked)

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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