Optima Medical · 1 week ago
Laboratory Assistant
Prescott, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOptima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. The Lab Assistant will support daily operations in the laboratory, focusing on labeling and preparing specimens for processing.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform specimen intake procedures correctly and within acceptable time frames
Accurately label and organize patient specimens for lab processing
Maintain proper documentation and labeling protocols to ensure specimen integrity
Locate samples for additional testing as needed
Answer calls and messages promptly
Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures
Support lab staff with basic tasks including restocking supplies, cleaning workstations, and preparing materials
Follow safety procedures and infection control guidelines at all times
Provide additional administrative or clinical support as directed by lab personnel or management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification or relevant clinical/lab experience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to follow strict protocols and prioritize tasks appropriately
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Comfortable working in a clinical/laboratory environment
Preferred
Experience working with specimens or in a lab setting
Familiarity with EMR systems and lab software, eClinicalWorks, LabTrak, LabDaq
Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA guidelines
Benefits
Benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays)
Substantial growth opportunities
Leadership and mentoring
Resources to further career
Fun work environment (lunches, events, holiday parties)
Supportive and positive work environment
Company
Optima Medical
Optima Medical is a healthcare center that provides personalized healthcare.
Founded in 2012
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ken Walsh
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Battis
Chief Operating Officer
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