Lab Medical Assistant - (PCP)

Bay Shore, NY, NY

Full Time

Mid Level

Lab Medical Assistant
Bay Shore, NY

Why Join Us?

New York Health (NYH) is revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With advanced facilities and a commitment to personalized healthcare, NYH is raising the standard for patient care in our communities. Join us in our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.

In this role, you will:

Weigh patients and ensure proper labeling of collected samples.
Ensure knowledge of collection tubes and proper labeling of collected samples.- Run CBCs (Complete Blood Counts) to ensure timely patient treatment.
Perform venipuncture, urine dipsticks, stool testing, and run tests for Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV.
Make blood smears upon provider request and assist in troubleshooting any issues.
Ensure accurate quality control procedures are followed prior to patient testing.
Operate centrifuges and perform maintenance as required.
Pour plasma/serum into transfer tubes, and prepare specimens for various conditions (room temperature, frozen, refrigerated, warm, light-sensitive).
Handle specimens according to established protocols for in-house and send-out testing
Operate CBC analyzers (XN430/50, XS1000i/c, Poch 100i) and document daily startup and shutdown.
Run, monitor, and troubleshoot quality controls and report any critical values to providers.
Perform and document all routine maintenance, including monthly rinses
Identify and process orders efficiently in LIS (Laboratory Information System) and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems.
Perform glucose monitoring, fecal occult blood tests, PT/INR tests, and urine pregnancy tests (OSOM).
Operate and maintain the Siemens Clinitek Status Urinalysis Analyzer.
Log into Labdaq, maintain requisitions, and create and adjust patient profiles.
Enter rapid order test codes, verify CBCs, and rerun critical results, documenting accordingly.
Ensure that orders are properly sent to reference labs, such as Labcorp and Quest.

We require:

Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma.
At least 1 year of experience.
Reliable transportation.
Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
Experience with phlebotomy and laboratory procedures.
Proficient in LIS/EMR systems, including LABDAQ.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and training skills.
Adaptability to changes in responsibilities and office environments.

What we offer:

Salary: Starting at $21.50 per hour

Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

Join us at NYH, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
Visit our website at: Nyhealth.com

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*New York Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*

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