Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomist; ANMC

Overview

Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomist (ANMC). Under close supervision, provides clerical and technical support to laboratory staff through reception, basic specimen processing, and laboratory organization. Also, provides phlebotomy services as required. Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non-profit Tribal health organization dedicated to the health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people in Alaska. ANTHC offers a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees.

The organization has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

• Provide phlebotomy services, including venipuncture.
• Provide clerical and technical support to the laboratory of the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC).
• Answer incoming phone calls and route callers to appropriate department or personnel.
• Provide customer service to physicians, nurses, and others contacting the laboratory; explain laboratory processes, services available, and basic technical issues.
• Assist in specimen processing; evaluate specimens for integrity, verify labeling and paperwork, resolve discrepancies, and distribute specimens to assigned areas.
• Assist with microbiology set-ups of patient specimens and QC organisms, and rapid testing set-ups.
• Assist with daily/weekly/monthly maintenance procedures of laboratory equipment.
• Assist in laboratory organization, records maintenance, reception, scheduling, and general duties to facilitate office administration; assist with department projects.
• Maintain department records, ensure file completeness, and update/distribute/archive productivity reports.
• Process lab results, make copies, scan, file electronic documents; maintain, order, and stock office and technical supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of various techniques in collecting specimens.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of basic clinical processes and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of multi-line telephone systems operation.
• Skill in determining the most appropriate site to obtain specimens.
• Skill in operating office and basic laboratory equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Non-supervisory – One (1) year of laboratory specimen and collection techniques experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Phlebotomist (ASCP) OR Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).

• Full-time

• Entry level

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