Laboratory Assistant - INTERNAL ONLY in Cordova, Alaska at Native Village of Eyak

Not a remote or hybrid position. This role requires 100% onsite work in Cordova, Alaska.

This vacancy will start as open to ONLY INTERNAL applicants at first. Current employees should inform their current direct supervisor of their intent to apply.

Who We AreThe Native Village of Eyak (NVE) is a federally recognized Tribal government based in Cordova, Alaska—a remote, roadless community nestled between the eastern Chugach Mountains and the waters of Prince William Sound.Our ancestral homelands have long served as a traditional gathering place for the Eyak, Aleut, Tlingit, and Athabascan peoples and span more than 55 million acres of land and sea, encompassing the Copper River Delta and the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This territory reflects the deep, enduring connection our people have to the land and waters that have sustained us for generations.NVE is governed by a seven-member elected Council, which upholds our Constitution and Bylaws. The Council provides strategic leadership and direction to the Administrative Executive Director and Health Executive Director to implement projects and programs in alignment with a strategic plan.The Ilanka Community Health Center is a primary care outpatient clinic serving the Cordova community. As both an Indian Health Service facility and a Community Health Center, Ilanka offers affordable, high-quality care through contract health services and sliding fee scales. In addition to medical services, Ilanka also provides behavioral health support.Mission: Dedicated to exercising our sovereignty to enhance the well-being of our people, culture, and homelands.Vision: To cultivate a resilient and thriving community where our people are healthy and empowered, our culture is alive, and we honor our lands and waters. Through our relationships, education, healing, and leadership, we uphold our sovereignty and empower current and future generations to sustain our way of life.Core Values: Humility, Accountability, Integrity, Kinship, RespectTraditional Values: God, Loyalty, Humor, Cooperation, Teaching, Cultural Pride, Sharing, Discipline, Language, Respect Essential NoticesMost positions require or strongly prefer on-site work in Cordova to ensure the highest quality of services for our Tribal Members. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role, and may require regular travel to Cordova.NVE is an e-Verify employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. In accordance with P.L. 93-638, preference in hiring practices are given to Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native American applicants.We are committed to equity, access, and inclusion in our hiring process. If you need assistance applying, please contact our HR team at HR@eyak-nsn.govAbout This Role

Following all policy and procedures and under the guidance of the Laboratory Supervisor, provide clerical and technical support through reception, specimen processing and laboratory organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Performs laboratory testing and associated activities (e.g., specimen collection and processing, QC, maintenance, etc.)

· Accept samples for on-site testing or for sending to contracted reference laboratories.

· Reviews lab sample integrity, ensuring labelling and paperwork are correct. Resolves discrepancies with documentation.

· Review manually entered results daily to ensure accuracy.

· Assists with maintenance procedures of laboratory equipment.

· Assists with laboratory space organization, reception, record maintenance, scheduling and general duties to facilitate lab administration.

· Assist in preparing lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.

· Actively participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance activities with emphasis on ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

· Perform Quality Control (QC), troubleshooting, and appropriate documentation as directed by Laboratory Supervisor.

· Provide customer service for questions directed at the laboratory from providers and patients.

· Analyze and verify data in the computer system.

· Write and run reports as required to provide operating procedures, test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques.

· Monitor, maintain, order, and stock laboratory supplies.

· Maintain medical laboratory equipment through inspection, compliance, certification, and coordinating repair.

· If applicable, coordinate with Lab Director to ensure accreditation compliance.

· Maintain MSDS

· Participate in continuing education programs.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Skill, or ability to learn laboratory equipment operations and laboratory information system (LIS) applications and pass required laboratory competency exams.

· Knowledge of clinical processes and medical terminology is helpful.

· Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital, and regulatory committee rules and regulations.

· Strong written, analytical, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to keep accurate records and produce timely and accurate written reports.

· Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations, which includes only accessing appropriate information needed to perform job duties.

· Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including outside contacts.

· Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Experience in a clinical or laboratory setting preferred.

· CPR Pro or BLS certificate required at hire or within 3 months of hire.

Physical Requirements:

· Work will be completed in an outpatient clinic laboratory and is often sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 25 lbs.

· Regularly manipulate electronic data to gather, input and otherwise coordinate work.

· Regularly use mental, oral, and written methods to complete work.

· Category I: Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids, or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts NVE’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.