Phlebotomist

PHLEBOTOMIST

At HealthCore Clinic, we pride ourselves on being a premier medical employer and learning institution for individuals willing to serve the underinsured.  Our “You-Centered” approach to healthcare for our clients only works because we employ, train and retain the best of the best.

At Healthcore Clinic, we believe healthcare is a human right whose access should not be bound by finances.  If you believe in our philosophy and are fun loving, open minded, caring and flexible with your schedule, then you have come to the right place.  We are people serving people, serving people.  We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our family at Healthcore Clinic.

Job Purpose: The Phlebotomist is responsible for assisting HealthCore Clinic Providers to provide high quality and efficient patient care and skillfully performs venipuncture and skin punctures on patients. The Phlebotomist is also responsible for performing such services and utilizing knowledge of age related factors, specimen requirements, specimen volume, aseptic technique and universal precautions. 

Patient-Centered Medical Home Essential Functions:

1.       Patient Population Management:

a.       Labels and records all test tubes, log procedures and file paperwork.

b.       Documents immunizations for all vaccines given to patients.

2.       Care Coordination:

a.       Obtains blood of sufficient quantity and quality from adult and pediatric patients utilizing proper phlebotomy and identification techniques including venipuncture, heel, toe or finger sticks.

b.       Verifies samples are taken from the correct patients by identifying patients before collecting specimens.

c.       Processes specimens brought to the laboratory and delivers the specimens to the correct section for testing.

d.       Utilizes the laboratory computer system to process and track specimens to ensure efficient pre-analytic specimen processing.

e.       Obtains cultures for Microbiology and Virology using aseptic techniques and anatomy knowledge to select the proper site and obtain accurate results.

f.        Performs bleeding time tests at the patient’s bedside when provider request is received.

g.       Fills orders and tracks location and status on specimens; performs appropriate follow up with patients.

3.       Self-Management Support:

a.       Provides self-management support to patients by providing self-management tools and encouraging patients to self-manage and promote healthy behavior changes.

b.       Complies with all applicable federal, state, local and clinic rules, regulations, protocols and procedures.

c.       Utilizes universal precautions and knowledge of more restrictive isolation procedures when procuring, transporting and processing specimens to ensure patient and employee safety.

4.       Communication Skills:

a.       Communicates effectively with all patients either in person or over the phone and displays excellent customer service to all patients, clients and visitors. 

5.       Quality Improvement:

a.       Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the department.

b.       Assures personal compliance with infection control, personal protective equipment, blood borne pathogens and hazardous material handling.

Additional Essential Functions include the following.

1.       Stocks lab area with supplies as needed.

2.       Cleans and sterilizes equipment.

3.       Assists Providers by completing various duties as instructed.

Additional Responsibilities:

1.       Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Phlebotomy certification required.
2. Must possess a current CPR certification and keep the certification up to date. If the employee does not have a CPR certification, one must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment from start date.
3. One (1) to three (3) years’ previous experience as a phlebotomist highly preferred.   
4. Have a positive, friendly and professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Assist with gathering data and inputting data into databases.
6. Strong computer literacy, especially with medical center software.
7. Strong office skills including accurate typing, data entry, and filing.
8. Attention to detail and ability to compose and generate documents and reports.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with vulnerable populations including those made vulnerable by their financial status, personality characteristics, place of residence, health status and/or age.
10. Ability to multi-task and organize work effectively while working independently and/or as a cooperative team member.
11. Remain flexible to with stand unpredictable changes to workflow and schedules.
12. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in regards to HCC matters.

HealthCore Clinic offers competitive salaries with benefits for positions in medical and non-medical fields. Not only is HealthCore a renowned employer with excellent employee satisfaction ratings, but we are also innovators in the field of community health services. Some of the benefits we offer include:

·         Medical Health Insurance

·         Dental Insurance

·         Vision (HCC paid for employee only)

·         Healthcare FSA

·         Voluntary Life Insurance, HCC paid

·         HCC Paid STD and LTD

·         401K with HCC  6% matching contribution

·         Tuition Reimbursement

Not only is Healthcore Clinic a great place to get care, it’s also a great place to work!