*SUMMARY:* We are currently seeking a *Laboratory Assistant* to join our Community Clinics team. This part-time role will work days (start times will fall between 7AM and 10AM). This role will float between a variety of clinics: Brooklyn Park, Clinic and Specialty Center, East Lake, Golden Valley, Richfield, and Whittier. *Purpose of this position:*Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner *RESPONSIBILITIES:* ** *Ambulatory (Community Clinics/CSC)* * Assists in maintaining supplies and helping with inventory * Assists with training of new staff members and students * Performs standard procedures for the collection of laboratory samples including but not limited to: o Patient identification o Venipuncture collection o Capillary collection o Urine collection o Documentation of collection in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) * Reviews and releases patient laboratory orders in the electronic health record (EHR) * Reviews, orders, and collects patient laboratory orders from an outside facility according to standard operating procedures * Properly processes and distributes specimens following collection * Explains collection processes and procedures to patients, customers, and their families * Prepares specimens for send out to reference laboratory (HHS Main Campus), including properly labeling, aliquoting of specimens, and any associated LIS documentation (transfer lists) * Prepares, performs, and documents select testing according to standard operating procedures for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform *QUALIFICATIONS:* /**/ /*Minimum Qualifications:*/ * High school diploma or GED -OR- * An approved equivalent combination of education and experience /*Preferred Qualifications:*/ * Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association -OR- * Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses -OR- * Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting /*Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:*/ * Customer Service skills **Title:** *Laboratory Assistant - Community Clinics* **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Whittier Clinic* **Requisition ID:** *250005*