Certified Phlebotomist

To Help Everyone Health & Wellness Centers; California (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers in Los Angeles is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, label specimens, and support Providers with patient care. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and a Phlebotomy License, plus at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience.

Flexibility to work with diverse populations and proficiency in an EMR system are preferred. Bilingual candidates are required to meet clinic needs.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification is required.
• Phlebotomy license is required.
• Minimum one year phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain professionalism.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with EMR systems is highly desirable.
• Bilingual能力 is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients professionally.
• Identify patients via ID or records.
• Draw blood using standard methods.
• Label samples accurately and send for testing.
• Determine best venipuncture method for each patient.
• Interact with a high volume of patients of varying ages.
• Document lab work accurately and timely.
• Enter data into patient records and submit forms.
• Follow infection control standards at all times.
• Maintain supplies in labs and exam rooms.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Independent worker

Computer skills

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

Phlebotomy License

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Medical Unit Manager, the Phlebotomist takes blood samples from patients and adequately labels them with their information. They conduct a wide range of tests to identify underlying conditions to assist Providers with diagnosis and patient care. The Phlebotomist offers assistance to the providers for necessary patient care services within the scope of the clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets all patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Identifying patients via ID, medical record or other means
• Drawing blood using needles and other equipment
• Labeling samples correctly and send them for testing
• decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
• expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status
• Completes necessary document accurately for all lab work.
• Completes & enters data into patient’s records and submits all forms in a timely manner.
• practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
• Maintains medical unit supplies in laboratory and exam rooms.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification in CPR
• Phlebotomy License Required
• Minimum one year of Phlebotomy experience
• Experience with effective puncture techniques
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and a self-starter with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency
• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is highly desirable
• Bilingual required

Company Description

T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers is a nonprofit community clinic in South Los Angeles. For more than 50 years, we've provided high-quality, low cost healthcare and preventative education for all.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.