Lab Technician at Community Clinic NWA

Community Clinic is a patient-directed Community Health Center, which provides affordable primary health care and supportive services to our neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. Community Health Centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, is a Federal designation whereby community health needs are identified and are responded to appropriately. We provide health care using a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) approach: the needs of the patient come first. Community Clinic recognizes that every employee plays a vital role. We care.  You belong.

Summary

Community Clinic is seeking to hire a Lab Tech for our clinic in Springdale, Arkansas. Applicants must have some Lab, Medical Assistant, or Phlebotomy experience. Prefer candidates who are bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Marshallese). This is a full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM position. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assumes responsibility for collection of all blood, urine and throat swab specimens with assistance of licensed staff as needed.


• Collects all specimens according to CLIA, OSHA and Blood Borne Pathogens rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment and safety devices as indicated.


• Collects and manages specimens and reports according to clinic policy


• Performs waived lab tests ordered by provider per clinic procedures or manufacturers’ instructions.


• Assists with performing/managing applicable testing quality control and instrument maintenance.


• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for obtaining and processing laboratory specimens.


• Maintains sterile instruments using proper sterilization techniques and procedures.


• Maintains patient flow during clinic so as to assure prompt service for patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. 


• Medical Assistant or other appropriate certification required.


• Phlebotomy experience required.


• Formal or informal training preferred in performance of waived laboratory tests or phlebotomy.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Marshallese) preferred.

Why Join Community Clinic? 

• Be a part of a mission driven organization providing comprehensive health care to everyone in your community, regardless of their financial or medical situation!


• Automatic 5% contribution to employee retirement plan, no match required!


• Competitive pay, PTO, and 10 annual paid holidays!