Clinical Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomist-(Per Diem) SEIU

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 35,087 - 53,864; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington Paid Sick Leave

457(b) retirement plan participation

Free parking

Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood sample collections and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant certification. Experience in customer service and phlebotomy is preferred.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans and paid sick leave. Join our team and contribute to improving health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Certification from an approved phlebotomy-training program is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a clinical lab or customer service role.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients.
• Process specimens following laboratory protocol.
• Answer inquiries with accuracy and courtesy.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Customer service skills

Phlebotomy skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

WA State Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Wage Range: $25.47 - $39.10 per hour plus 15% per diem rate.

Job Summary

Performs venipuncture and capillary specimen collection on patients. Depending on work location, performs in-house phlebotomy, in house processing, phlebotomy in a physician office setting, or registration and phlebotomy in a patient service center. Demonstrates effective communication among laboratory colleagues, clients, physicians, medical office staff and patients.

Primary Duties

1. Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture blood sample collections on patients of all age groups, and accurately identifies and labels all specimens following established laboratory protocol.
2. Uses the laboratory information system or other reference laboratory’s web-based applications to independently solve complex issues in a sensitive, caring, and timely manner.
3. Processes all specimens in accordance with laboratory protocol including the proper handling, centrifugation, storage, packaging, and transport.
4. Responsible for collecting all insurance/financial information necessary for proper billing. Demonstrates knowledge of requirements for collecting ABN’s and filling out MSPQ information.
5. Accurately enters orders and patient demographic information in the laboratory information system.
6. Answers and navigates calls with accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy using best customer service tactics and practices.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Eligibility & Certification

• High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy (MA-P) Certification.
• Certification from an approved phlebotomy-training program with successful completion of a required internship preferred, or relevant work experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) or equivalent.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Desired Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory customer service or specimen processing role.
• Previous training and competence in dealing with the unique needs in the range of customer service situations with clinicians and their office staff.
• Working knowledge of various government regulations, specifically Medicare and Washington state medical Test Site regulations, and of the College of American Pathologists (ASCP) and the Joint Commission (TJC) inspection criteria.
• PBT(ASCP).

Benefit Information

Benefit Information: Choices that care for you and your family.

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible EvergreenHealth team members by clicking on the link below.

Union Information

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW.