Lab Medical Assistant - New York Health
Bay Shore, NY
About the Job
Lab Medical Assistant
Bay Shore, NY
Hours: Monday-Friday (8.5hr shift between the hours of 6:30am-7pm)
Why Join Us?
New York Health (NYH) is revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With advanced facilities and a commitment to personalized healthcare, NYH is raising the standard for patient care in our communities. Join us in our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.
In this role, you will:
Salary: Starting at $21.50 per hour
Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)
Join us at NYH, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
Visit our website at: Nyhealth.com
Follow us on Facebook: NYH on Facebook
*New York Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
Bay Shore, NY
Hours: Monday-Friday (8.5hr shift between the hours of 6:30am-7pm)
Why Join Us?
New York Health (NYH) is revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With advanced facilities and a commitment to personalized healthcare, NYH is raising the standard for patient care in our communities. Join us in our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.
In this role, you will:
- Weigh patients and ensure proper labeling of collected samples.
- Ensure knowledge of collection tubes and proper labeling of collected samples.- Run CBCs (Complete Blood Counts) to ensure timely patient treatment.
- Perform venipuncture, urine dipsticks, stool testing, and run tests for Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV.
- Make blood smears upon provider request and assist in troubleshooting any issues.
- Ensure accurate quality control procedures are followed prior to patient testing.
- Operate centrifuges and perform maintenance as required.
- Pour plasma/serum into transfer tubes, and prepare specimens for various conditions (room temperature, frozen, refrigerated, warm, light-sensitive).
- Handle specimens according to established protocols for in-house and send-out testing
- Operate CBC analyzers (XN430/50, XS1000i/c, Poch 100i) and document daily startup and shutdown.
- Run, monitor, and troubleshoot quality controls and report any critical values to providers.
- Perform and document all routine maintenance, including monthly rinses
- Identify and process orders efficiently in LIS (Laboratory Information System) and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems.
- Perform glucose monitoring, fecal occult blood tests, PT/INR tests, and urine pregnancy tests (OSOM).
- Operate and maintain the Siemens Clinitek Status Urinalysis Analyzer.
- Log into Labdaq, maintain requisitions, and create and adjust patient profiles.
- Enter rapid order test codes, verify CBCs, and rerun critical results, documenting accordingly.
- Ensure that orders are properly sent to reference labs, such as Labcorp and Quest.
- Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma.
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Reliable transportation.
- Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
- Experience with phlebotomy and laboratory procedures.
- Proficient in LIS/EMR systems, including LABDAQ.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and training skills.
- Adaptability to changes in responsibilities and office environments.
Salary: Starting at $21.50 per hour
Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)
Join us at NYH, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
Visit our website at: Nyhealth.com
Follow us on Facebook: NYH on Facebook
*New York Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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