Laboratory Assistant - Clinic-Bilingual

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency.  The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.  If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

This recruitment is a Spanish bilingual designated positions. Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required.  Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.

For a full list of duties please click here. 

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education: 

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade with at least one (1) laboratory course in the physical or biological sciences.

Knowledge of:

• Basic math sufficient to maintain supply inventory and verify billing.
• Laboratory terminology and technical equipment.
• Practices, methods, and types of testing relating to biology and medicine.
• Aseptic techniques for obtaining blood specimens.
• Safety practices in handling chemicals.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Wash, clean and sterilize laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Record log entries, label specimens, and maintain records and reports.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in all forms of communications by using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Learn and understand HIPAA rules and regulations.
• View and document information in an electronic health record or other information management system.
• Read, understand and follow instructions.
• Sort, alphabetize, file and maintain records.
• Retain and recall information.
• Effectively work independently and in a team-oriented environment. 
• Use patience, tact, and courtesy when dealing with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Use technical equipment such as electrocardiograph, balances, centrifuge, pH meter, automatic diluter and autoclave.
• Collect blood samples by skin or venipuncture methods.
• Read and interpret test orders, instructions, equipment directions, laboratory methods and procedures.
• Prepare bills.
• Speak, read and write Spanish.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health Certified Phlebotomy Technician license or a valid California Department of Public Health professional license that includes phlebotomy in the scope of practice (i.e. physicians, nurses, clinical lab scientists). The scope of practice for Medical Assistants includes drawing blood in a physician's office only.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Salary : $47,852 - $58,319