Laboratory Medical Assistant

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Laboartory Medical Assistant who:

The laboratory is an active and integral part of the health care team at Clinica Sierra Vista and our satellite facilities. The role of the Lab Medical Assistant is to help ensure the smooth, accurate, and timely function of the procedures performed in lab as described below.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform venipuncture and finger and/or heel stick to collect blood sample as required using proper tubes and materials. Prepare blood smears when required following proper procedures to maintain sample integrity
2. Proper labeling of all specimens collected with name, chart #, date, and test(s) ordered.
3. Instruct and assist patients and arrange for new specimens as required (urine, stool, sputum, etc.)
4. Contact patients and arrange for new specimens as required.
5. Prepare specimens for analysis by centrifuging, aliquoting, and storing them appropriately.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

1. High School Diploma

1. Certification as a medical assistant (CMA) or phlebotomy technician (CPT) preferred.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!