Lab Assistant

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment. 

Our Goal: 

Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support. In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment. 

Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people’s lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• STAR/HRSA/Ohio student loan forgiveness programs

Position: Lab Assistant

Job Summary: The Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting urine samples, ensuring the integrity and security of each sample, and adhering to strict protocols and regulations. This position reports to the Director of Lab Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Completes point of care testing using CLIA waived devices. 
• Responsible for specimen handling (accessioning, labeling and aliquoting), while maintaining specimen integrity and sample identification. 
• Monitors lab orders in the client chart and performs testing according to the provider orders.
• Follows appropriate infection prevention procedures, utilizing PPE, and follows restrictions in contaminated areas. 
• Utilizes multiple computer software platforms and electronic tools to ensure compliant lab testing, enter client data, communicate with the lab and treatment teams, and support the overall function of the lab team.
• Refers to provider notes in the client charts, communicates the need for order transcription to the verbal orders team and may transcribe provider lab orders as appropriate.
• Follows processes to ensure schedules are complete, collection information is sent to the treatment team and all orders are updated in the client chart to accurately reflect completion.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance, managing sensitive information appropriately and maintaining the dignity and privacy of the clients. 
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System to access and receive samples as well as access client reports. 
• Accesses the client electronic medical record to enter lab results into the client chart. 
• Alerts clinical and medical staff to abnormal lab results according to policy. 
• Enters billing data into the client chart according to policy.  
• Appropriately disposes of chemical and biological waste in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements. 
• Completes required daily and monthly lab maintenance logs and checklists. 
• Monitors inventory levels, place appropriate orders for supplies and always maintain par levels. 
• Transports samples to the main lab for testing and ensuring samples are transported timely. 
• Conducts a high standard of professionalism and abides by the LBHS Code of Conduct of Ethical Behavior. 

Required Experience/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License, insurance, and willingness to travel.
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen.

Desired Experience/Certifications:

• Previous experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30a-5p (this position will serve our Newark and Zanesville office locations)

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.