Clinical Lab Assistant
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Medical Group- Family Medicine Providence Clinic is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Lab Assistant to join our exceptional team in Virginia Beach, VA. In this rewarding role, you will play an integral part in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by supporting providers, performing point-of-care testing, collecting and processing specimens, conducting routine testing such as urinalysis and specimen swabs, and assisting with patient care activities.
Job description
Clinic Hours: Monday through Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Day Shift (Occasional 7:00am start times required)
Overview
Perform patient phlebotomy while maintaining the highest level of customer service. Collects, labels, and processes patient specimens for testing. Responsible for registration and test data entry. Monitors supply levels. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Responsible for both internal and external customer inquiries and problem resolution. Frequently interacts with hospital and physician office staff. May perform EKG and glucose meter. Maybe at the patient's bedside.
Experience
- Physician practice, outpatient clinic, or laboratory setting is preferred
- Experience performing Phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and processing is preferred
Education
High School Graduate or Equivalent is required
Certification/Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent is required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire
- Physician practice, outpatient clinic, or laboratory setting is preferred
- Experience performing Phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and processing is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan repayment
- Pet insurance
- Adoption, fertility & surrogacy reimbursement
- Emergency backup care
- Life & disability insurance
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.