An Office Laboratory Technician is a health practitioner qualified by education, experience, and examination to perform routine medical laboratory testing and office tasks typically associated with a physician’s office practice.

Nature of the Job
As a multi-skilled practitioner, the technician performs wavered and moderately complex laboratory testing, medical 9front) and office tasks, and performs a variety of tasks involving direct patient contact.  As the technician is involved in many diverse aspects of medical office practice, quality assurance, safety, and professional conduct are defining aspects of the practitioner’s role.

Some of the duties performed by an Office Laboratory Technician:

Certified Office Laboratory Assistant

	Assists others in performing routine administrative and clinical tasks
	Answer telephones
	Updating and filing laboratory specimens
	Assist in the collection and testing of medical specimens
	Perform (depending on State Law) chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests
	Assist with blood fluid, tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other micro-organisms
	Analyze various tests

 

 

	Medical Administrative Specialist
	Medical Records Administrator /Accounting Specialist

	Medical Transcriptionist
	Medical Insurance Billing and Claims
	Medical Assistant
	HIPAA Training Series

 

 

Prerequisites

	No prior experience needed can start in the Introductory Course
	If Experienced can start in the intermediate level.