Laboratory Assistant

Addiction Recovery Care

Saint Catharine, KY

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Are you looking for the best place to work? Join Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) which was selected as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, based on surveys of our employees!

Are you passionate about serving in an environment of shared purpose and shared goals while driving the ARC mission and values to excellence for our clients, patients and team members? ARC has been leading the way and has become one of the fastest growing healthcare systems in Kentucky (and beyond!) in addiction treatment, mental health services and improving lives by creating opportunities for people to discover hope and live their God-given destiny!

ARC is ready to offer you “The B.E.S.T. of ARC” (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) on day 1 when you enter through our doors. ARC is a thriving, dynamic, and fast-paced healthcare system environment where compassion, accountability, respect for the dignity of life, entrepreneurship, and stewardship are key elements of every thing we do!

We are hiring a Laboratory Assistant for our growing team! The Laboratory Assistant will primarily be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

Routing and coverage of couriers
Patient sample processing for testing
Preparation of specimens to be sent out to reference laboratory
Specimen collection
Liaison between the reference lab and ARC lab
Maintain a respectful relationship with employees, interns, and persons served/clients.
Maintain confidentiality at all times displaying a professional disposition towards fellow staff.
Maintain a positive working relationship with Addiction Recovery Care Center/Odyssey, Inc.’s staff and persons served/clients alike.
Protect the privacy of all staff and persons served/client information in accordance with Addiction Recovery Care Center/Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
May access protected health information (PHI) and other persons served/client information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties.

Key Experience and Education Needed:

High School Diploma or GED
Substance abuse experience preferred.
Appropriate State and Federal Clearances

Other Qualifications to be Considered:

Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity
Knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact of alcohol and other drugs on the individual and family
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior, consistent with the ARC mission statement, when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create a safe and healthy relationship with clients served
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Ability to read detailed health records
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
Ability to operate computer and other equipment in the office
Must have sufficient mobility to move around the office and the community

ARC full-time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching and to ensure the work-life balance - generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies.

Come join ARC and transform lives anchored in strong family relationships, social responsibility and meaningful career paths by empowering our nationally recognized crisis to career model!

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer.
ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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