The Lab Assistant I performs phlebotomy and reception duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Registers and greets patients, reviews/obtain lab orders, post lab charges, release lab orders, informs, generates and posts bills and collects payments.
- Performs blood draw in an accurate and timely manner.
- Explains to patients how to collect random or timed urine, sputum, feces or semen sample accurately.
- Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.
- Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT-1) certificate issued by the State of California
- High school certificate/GED certificate required.
- Must be proficient in using computers.
- 1+ years experience in a medical setting preferred.
- Experience in a laboratory setting is a plus.
- Knowledge of EPIC system is a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus.
- Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required.
LANGUAGE:
- Must be able to read and write English
- Ability to speak Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) required.
- Fluency in another language is an asset.
STATUS:
- This is a FLSA Non-exempt position.
- This is an OSHA high-risk position
- This is a Part Time position.
NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Skills Required
- Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 certificate issued by the State of California
- High school certificate or GED certificate
- Computer proficiency
- Current Basic Life Support documentation
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to speak Chinese, Cantonese or Mandarin
- One or more years of experience in a medical setting
- Laboratory setting experience
- Knowledge of EPIC system
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Fluency in another language
What We Do
North East Medical Services (NEMS) is a non-profit community health center that provides affordable, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare services to the San Francisco Bay Area. Targeting medically underserved and low-income populations, NEMS operates numerous clinics offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health services, delivering linguistically competent and culturally sensitive care in multiple languages to improve the overall well-being of the community.
