Phlebotomist

JOB SUMMARY

The Phlebotomist is a professional member of the Clinical Services team. Responsibilities for this position include phlebotomy, waived testing and administrative tasks. This position requires strong competency in obtaining blood samples from patients to preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. This position will also require administrative abilities for checking patients in, scheduling future appointments and maintaining health data in our EHR.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring patient safety and comfort during the procedure
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
• Adhering to infection-control and safety procedures
• Perform venipunctures to obtain a blood sample
• Prepare specimens for transport to our reference lab
• Maintain current knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and procedures
• Maintaining electronic health records (EHR) and documenting patient data in appropriate fields
• As appropriate, taking patient phone calls and following up on patient requests
• Scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, checking patients in and out and assessing charges, including past due balances and collection of fees (e.g. copayment, co-insurance, point-of-care incentive)