Phlebotomist/lab Asst - Woburn, United States - Woburn Pediatric Associates, LLP

Description

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant (Pediatrics)

• Woburn Pediatric Associates, LLP (WPA) _is currently seeking a _parttime _
  Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant to join our inhouse Clinical Lab team.

This _part-time _
24-28 hours /week_ position is primarily located in our Woburn office.

The job requires the availability to work Thursday & Friday 9am - 5:30pm and Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - close (4-6 hr shift each day).

We are open on weekends & some holidays for sick appointments & newborn visits. Saturdays & Sundays are shorter-hour days and include a
$3.00/hr _
weekend differential_.

The reliable, proactive & collaborative professional in this role works in a team environment to ensure smooth daily operations of our busy pediatric clinical lab, with a primary focus on quality care of our young patients.

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Obtaining specimens for testing through blood draws and other methods for processing & testing in our in-house laboratory.
• Following established laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Assuring test results are properly entered into Epic, our electronic medical record (EMR) system, and made available in a timely manner to the ordering Provider.
• Monitoring test results received from outside laboratories to assure that all appropriate followup actions are taken.
• Following established policies & procedures whenever test systems deviate from the lab's established performance standards. Must be able to proactively identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, either correcting the problem(s) or notifying the lab team member in charge. All corrective actions taken will then be documented.
• Adhering to the lab's quality control policies, documenting all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Maintaining records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Experience/Education:

• High school degree or equivalent _required._
• Minimum of 1 year of Phlebotomy experience _required._
• Pediatric experience strongly _preferred_ but not required.
• Clinical lab experience _preferred _but not required_._

Skills/Qualities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, supportive working relationships with patients/families, team members and providers.
• Solid communication skills written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Technically proficient in MSOffice and EMR system required; prior Epic experience _preferred_.
• Organization and attentiontodetail.

- _CAN DO _attitude & proactive approach to the job.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating appropriate behaviors to protect patient health information is critical.

TO APPLY,
please submit your resume _
AND _
a _
simple _
cover letter/note for consideration. '
Why WPA and why YOU?'


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$ $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work a parttime schedule that includes 2 weekdays shorthour days every weekend (w/ weekend differential $$), and potentially several shorthour days on 'minor' holidays?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Clinical Lab: 1 year (preferred)

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)
• Pediatrics

: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person