Clinical Lab Assistant-Phlebotomist-SEIU (40hr/wk)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team. In this role, you'll perform vital venipuncture and specimen collection, ensuring accurate handling and processing of samples. Your effective communication skills will shine as you interact with patients, medical staff, and laboratory colleagues. This position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans and tuition assistance. If you have a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental insurance

On-demand virtual health care

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a))

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent with phlebotomy certification preferred.
• 3 years of experience in clinical laboratory customer service is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture blood sample collections.
• Process specimens according to laboratory protocol and handle billing information.
• Provide excellent customer service while navigating calls.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification from a phlebotomy-training program

Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Tools

Laboratory information system

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.

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. Demonstrate 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. Answer and navigate calls with accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy using best customer service tactics and 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 be applied 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
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) or equivalent.
• Have and maintain current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

DESIRED for the position:

• 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 the various government regulations specifically Medicare and the Washington state medical Test Site regulations. Working knowledge of the College of American Pathologists (ASCP) and the Joint Commission (TJC) inspection criteria
• PBT(ASCP)

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family.

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• 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/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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