Clinical Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomist- SEIU (40 hours/week occasional Saturday required)

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

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider as a Phlebotomist, where you will play a crucial role in patient care by performing venipuncture and specimen collection. This position offers a dynamic work environment, with responsibilities that include processing specimens and ensuring accurate patient information management. You will work closely with healthcare professionals, providing essential support and demonstrating excellent customer service skills. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about healthcare and patient service, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Commuter Benefits

Free Parking

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 lab protocol.
• Accurately enter orders and patient information.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Specimen Processing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification

CPR Certification

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.

Position is Mon-Fri but must be available for occasional Saturday (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 solve 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 using best customer service practices.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education, or Experience:

REQUIRED

• 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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) or equivalent.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

DESIRED

• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory customer service or specimen processing role.
• Previous training and competence in dealing with the unique needs in various customer service situations with clinicians and office staff.
• Working knowledge of government regulations, specifically Medicare and Washington state medical test site regulations.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards from College of American Pathologists (ASCP) and Joint Commission (TJC).
• PBT(ASCP) certification.

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family. At EvergreenHealth, we value our employees’ commitment and contribution. We offer a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive suite of benefits, 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 contribution)
• 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 hospital indemnity, identity theft, and legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

View a summary of our total rewards by clicking on the link below: 2025 Benefits Guide

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