About this role
Position Summary
The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting, ordering, and processing laboratory specimens; billing lab orders and performing clerical duties for Central Laboratory.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Accurate patient appointment scheduling.
- Accurate patient check in and demographic data entry in NextGen computer system.
- Collect acceptable specimens ordered by TPMG or non-TPMG physicians for testing at Central Laboratory and/or other reference laboratories.
- Accurate specimen ordering and post collection management in lab computer and NextGen systems.
- Accurate billing of specimens collected.
- Review appropriate reports to ensure billing accuracy.
- Specimen reconciliation to ensure orders have been resulted to Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
- Waived specimen testing and reporting as appropriate.
- Process patient specimens for delivery to Central Laboratory or other laboratories as appropriate.
- Process specimens collected at other sites for delivery to Central Lab.
- Work effectively without daily supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour, with the final hourly rate determined by the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean and sterilize.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with medical and laboratory staff.
- Skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Skill in proper reporting of laboratory tests.
- Skill in communicating clearly with diverse publics.
- Skill in use of electronic medical record as appropriate.
- Skill in appropriately billing orders collected.
- Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
- Ability to work in multiple computer systems effectively.
- Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols.
- Ability to work independently.
Education / Training / Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, CCMA, NRCMA, CCMA, or RMA) or Certified Phlebotomist.
- Prior phlebotomy experience required. Minimum 6 months.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and walk for periods of time.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to climb or balance for limited periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
- Ability to grasp and hold up to 25 lbs.*
- Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
- Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
- Ability to smell.
Success Factors
- Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
- Excellent Time Management/Organized
- Open Communication/Positive
- Goal Driven
- Excellent Customer Service
- Juggles Multiple Priorities
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).