**Description** Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Laboratory Assistant? At HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Assistant like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, Laboratory Supervisor and the Departmental Lead Technologists, the Laboratory Assistant performs clerical and administrative tasks including but not limited to faxing, copying, answering phones, taking messages and filing. The Laboratory Assistant will process all specimens received in lab within established turnaround times. Will receive specimens using the Meditech system, process and distribute patient specimens to appropriate laboratory sections for testing. Must be knowledgeable with testing collection requirements and have the ability to perform basic waived testing (i.e. urine pregnancy testing dipstick testing, kit testing) as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). The Laboratory Assistant must have the ability to multi-task, receive and distribute supplies, maintain supply inventory for his/her area. The Laboratory Assistant will be in constant contact with patients, nurses, physicians and laboratory staff to resolve patient care issues that pertain to laboratory testing. Position requires strong interpersonal skills effectively interact with a wide variety of hospital personnel, patients and guests. Will act as a dispatcher for phlebotomy staff, ensuring pending issues are resolved in a timely manner. Process PKU’s for send out to the Texas Department of State Health Services within established turnaround times. Will perform tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Supervisor within scope of training. **What qualifications you will need:** + High school diploma or equivalent + One year experience in a clinical setting + Proficient at processing laboratory specimens + Excellent email and phone etiquette + Good manual dexterity. + Excellent Organization Skills + Phlebotomy Registry preferred, but not required As a **full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital** , HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-kingwood) has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a **Level III NICU** , and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a **Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center.** We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Laboratory Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.