Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute · 20 hours ago
Lab Assistant
The Villages, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is a leading organization in cancer care, known for its commitment to innovative clinical research and advanced treatments. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for collecting and processing patient specimens, performing specimen analysis, and assisting with patient care under the supervision of the Office Manager.
BiotechnologyMedical DeviceHealthcareHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalOncology
Responsibilities
Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered
Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists
Charts patient results in a timely manner
Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs
Processes incoming orders for lab testing
Processes in-house and incoming results for charting
Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently
Maintains equipment and work area as directed
Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, immunology specimens as directed
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing
Perform patient assessment for chief complaint, medication reconciliation, and pertinent history
Input in ONCO EMR
Efficiently perform blood draws and follow all lab procedures for specimen handling and processing
Obtain vital signs, PHQ9 and Pain scores, ensure accurate documentation in the EMR
Efficiently room patients according to office procedures
Complies with regulatory agency standards
Prep blood and bone marrow slides
Assist with medical procedures as required
Must take the required number of CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements
Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patients’ rights, safety, billing, and collections
Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan
Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient information
Additional tasks as needed to support team
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
BLS required upon hire or must be obtained within 30 days of employment (FCS will provide BLS course within the first 30 days)
Less than 1 year of experience or the ability to pass a skills set assessment
Analysis & Critical Thinking
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
Superior customer service skills
Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to collaborate closely with Physicians and Nurses
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
401-K match
Pet and legal insurance
Company
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
Founded in 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is the largest independent medical oncology/hematology practice in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
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