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Form of workCareer opportunities at VillageMD and our operating companies
We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
And now we're proud to say we're part of the VillageMD family.
VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients' homes and online appointments.
Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.
Why become a Villager?
When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.
We're reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what's best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site VillageMD.com.
Job Description
General Functions:
Physical Job Requirements:
Work Environment:
Education and/or Experience:
Travel:
Reasonable Accommodations:
Success Factors:
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Safety Disclaimer
Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
And now we're proud to say we're part of the VillageMD family.
VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients' homes and online appointments.
Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.
Why become a Villager?
When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.
We're reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what's best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site VillageMD.com.
Job Description
- Essential Functions (greater than or equal to 10% of time):
- Designs, implements, evaluates and revises annual competency training for all staff working in the Laboratory
- Assists the Laboratory Manager with the planning, development and implementation of new testing in the Laboratory
- Serves as instructor for all new and/or revised testing performed in the Laboratory.
- Ensures that staff maintains valid, current competencies as required by regulatory agencies.
- Develops policies and procedures for the Laboratory with the assistance of the Laboratory Manager.
- Oversees the daily testing of all assays performed in the Laboratory. Adjusts testing schedule to best fit Provider needs.
- Oversees the maintenance of all equipment in the Laboratory.
- Oversees the supplies of all reagents and consumables required for testing of specimens in the Laboratory.
General Functions:
- Processes/evaluates patient specimens in accordance to SOP, including reference lab specimens. Resolves issues with specimens that are time/temperature sensitive.
- Performs daily temperature and humidity checks for room, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and/or water baths.
- Performs routine instrument maintenance following manufacturer's specifications (including startup and shut down) and documents appropriately.
- Corrects basic instrument malfunctions and documents them. Communicates instrumentation status to appropriate staff members and notifies vendor to schedule service calls.
- Performs instrument calibrations following manufacturer's specifications.
- Utilizes standard quality control practices in decision making to ensure reliable testing and proper regulatory compliance.
- Performs proficiency testing in a manner and time frame that is consistent with good laboratory practice. Receives >=80% on all graded proficiencies.
- Performs and approves specimen testing using sound judgment and evaluation. Releases results in accordance with departmental policy.
- Monitors inventory levels, prepares order, and has manager sign off on order. Anticipate shortages and prepares for absence during vacation or days off.
- Demonstrates competence by utilizing LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.
- Demonstrates good judgment with problem solving skills. Takes appropriate action to resolve issues regarding problem specimens/orders.
Physical Job Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced environment especially in dealing with urgent care situations.
- Direct patient and client contact while delivering services and treatment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposure to blood or other human bodily fluids. Some weekend and evening hours may be required during peak times.
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associates degree required.
- Successful completion of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) course of study.
- Two year experience of general laboratory testing, ASCP Preferred
- Experience with Laboratory Information Systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology, and ab testing requirements.
- Skill in phlebotomy techniques with adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
- Computer/data entry skills.
- Ability to work at a fast pace, communicate in a clear and effective manner, and read/follow procedures accurately.
- Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification.
Travel:
- Possible travel between lab locations. No long distance travel.
Reasonable Accommodations:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Success Factors:
- Deliver quality healthcare through teamwork, dependability, innovation, integrity, and compassion.
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Safety Disclaimer
Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
