LAB ASSISTANT I
full-time•San Francisco
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: San Francisco, CA 94118Salary Range: $36.00 - $36.00 HourlyThe 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 Full 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.
NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).
What you'll do
- The Lab Assistant I performs phlebotomy and reception duties, including registering and greeting patients, reviewing lab orders, and collecting payments. They also perform blood draws and explain sample collection procedures to patients.
About NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES
North East Medical Services (NEMS) is one of the largest community health centers in the United States targeting the medically underserved Asian population. Based in San Francisco, the non-profit community health center offers comprehensive health care services to a variety of patients, a majority of whom are uninsured or low-income. NEMS offers linguistically-competent and culturally-sensitive health care services in many languages and dialects, including Cantonese, Mandarin, Toishan, Vietnamese, Burmese, Korean, French, and Hindi.
NEMS operates several clinics throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, spanning three counties. Our main clinic is located at 1520 Stockton Street in Chinatown/North Beach; with additional clinics in San Francisco's Portola, Visitacion Valley, Richmond, Tenderloin and Sunset districts; as well as Daly City and San Jose. NEMS employs over 700 health care and clinical support professionals and serves over 70,000 patients each year.
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