Clinical Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomist- SEIU (24hr/wk, Some Saturdays required)

Evergreen Health; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you'll play a vital role in patient care as a Phlebotomist. This exciting position involves performing venipuncture and specimen collection, ensuring accurate processing and handling of samples, and providing excellent customer service to patients and healthcare staff. With a commitment to employee well-being, this organization offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, as well as tuition assistance. If you're passionate about healthcare and making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans with employer contributions

Free parking and commuter benefits

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Certification from an approved phlebotomy-training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood sample collections.
• Process specimens according to laboratory protocol.
• Accurately enter orders and patient information.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma

WA State Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy Certification

Certification from Phlebotomy Training Program

Job description

Wage Range: $24.25 - $37.23 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education, and internal equity.

EvergreenHealth has outpatient phlebotomy clinics located in Canyon Park, Redmond, Woodinville, Kenmore, and Kirkland.

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.

Note: Position is Monday through Friday but must be available for occasional Saturday shifts (typically once every 2-3 months).

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 resolve complex issues in a sensitive, caring, and timely manner.
3. Processes all specimens in accordance with laboratory protocol, including 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 ABNs 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, employing best customer service practices.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education, or Experience

REQUIRED for the position:

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

DESIRED for the position:

• Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory customer service or specimen processing role.
• Previous training and competence in handling diverse customer service situations with clinicians and office staff.
• Working knowledge of government regulations, including Medicare and Washington State Medical Test Site regulations.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards from the College of American Pathologists (ASCP) and the Joint Commission (TJC).
• PBT(ASCP) certification preferred.

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family. At EvergreenHealth, we value our employees’ commitment and contributions. We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits to support your health and financial well-being, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual healthcare
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contributions)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off and vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary insurance options (hospital indemnity, identity theft, legal)
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking and commuter benefits

View a summary of our total rewards by clicking on the link below: EvergreenHealth Benefits Guide

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