Medical Lab Assistant jobs in Alberta

Purpose: To ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the clinic and provide an exceptional standard of care to our patients.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL:

· Greeting all clients and escorting them to consultation and /or treatment room.

· Perform clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, according to approved Policies and Procedures.

· Explain procedures to patients, providing them with support and reassurance.

· Provide general dermatology and aesthetic care to all clients.

· Set-up and clean up before and after all surgeries and procedures.

· Assist/circulate during surgeries.

· Complete initial consultation on all clients.

· Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.

· Accompany and assist Dr. Lubitz with all clients.

· Complete all paper work on pathology ensuring all samples are correctly labeled and accounted for so follow-up can be made.

· Call patients requiring follow-up/surgery once pathology results are received and reviewed.

· Conduct all preoperative teaching, answering all questions so client is well informed.

· Obtain informed consent for all clients undergoing surgeries or procedures.

· Ensure all patients are charted on accurately on chart and in computer.

· Maintain clean, tidy environment, stocking/cleaning treatment rooms and operating room as required.

· Educating patients on prescriptions and recommended treatments.

· Ensure that stock of supplies is maintained and order as needed.

· Maintaining and reviewing client records, charts and other pertinent information.

· Maintaining client and clinic confidentiality.

· Responding to telephone/e-mail inquiries relating to clients, lab requests, prescription requests, etc.

· Work as team player to ensure clinic operates smoothly and on time.

· Participating in maintaining and updating, client and clinic standards and protocols.

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES:

· Ensure sterilization and maintenance of clinical equipment.

· Maintain stocks of clinical supplies, including correct storage (such as refrigeration), removal of out-of-date stock and ordering supplies.

· Provide input in purchasing relevant clinical equipment and supplies.

PROFESSIONAL:

· Act within the practice with appropriate level of clinical competence at all times.

· Dresses in appropriate supplied Art of SKIN Dermatology grey scrubs.

· Aware of Occupational Health and Safety standards and use of Personal Protective Equipment and Standard Precautions as well as Additional Precautions.

GENERAL:

· Assist with other practice duties as required.

Clinical Duties:

• Sterilizing instruments

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Experience:

• medical assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person