Lab Assistant - Outpatient Clinic Setting at UAB St. Vincent's

Birmingham, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Transport, Specimen Preparation, Accessioning, CLIA-Waived Testing, HIPAA Compliance, Safety Standards, Quality Standards, Inventory Management, Communication, Record Keeping

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Overview Department: Southview Medical Clinic Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM Work Location: UAB St. Vincen't Birmingham Campus Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more Now a proud part of UAB Medicine, Southview Medical Group is a long-standing, multi-specialty physician practice with a history of caring for Birmingham-area patients for more than a century at our facilities located at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham and UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Our physicians provide a broad range of primary and specialty care services focused on long-term health and wellness. Join our team that includes more than 30 providers — spanning internal medicine, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology and gastroenterology — as we care for more than 51,000 unique patients every year over more than 130,000 annual patient visits. What You Will Do The Lab Assistant supports the daily operations of the laboratory by collecting, processing, transporting, and preparing specimens for analysis and testing. This position ensures timely and accurate handling of biological specimens and provides assistance to laboratory technicians and medical staff while maintaining compliance with all safety, quality, and confidentiality standards. 1. Maintain regular and STAT specimen pick-up schedules between clinic floors and departments. 2. Process, separate, and transport biological specimens including serum, plasma, stool, sputum, urine, blood, and other body fluids. 3. Accession specimens in Orchard using the Release Stored Orders (RSO) function. 4. Prepare and process specimens for reference laboratories, ensuring accuracy and appropriate packaging. 5. Notify Medical Laboratory Technicians of any changes in test orders and process add-on test requests. 6. Complete and document add-on test requests accurately. 7. Perform CLIA-waived testing as authorized, including but not limited to: Urine pregnancy tests, COVID-19/Influenza kits, Rapid Strep kits, Mononucleosis (Whole Blood), IFOB kits, BNP (Whole Blood). 8. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory and work areas; restock supplies as needed. 9. Notify Laboratory Supervisor of supply needs, including reference lab materials. 10. Assist laboratory technicians and other staff as needed. 11. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, guests, physicians, and clinic staff. 12. Maintain all required licenses and certifications. 13. Maintain punctual and regular attendance. 14. Safeguard confidentiality of company, patient, and employee information in accordance with HIPAA and clinic policies. 15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management. What You Will Need Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting preferred. Knowledge and practice of universal precautions preferred. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. About UAB St. Vincent’s UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Responsibilities

The Lab Assistant supports daily laboratory operations by collecting, processing, transporting, and preparing biological specimens for analysis and testing, ensuring timely and accurate handling. This role involves performing CLIA-waived testing, accessioning specimens, and assisting laboratory technicians while maintaining strict compliance with safety and confidentiality standards.