COLUMBUS/CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio: MEDICAL ASSISTANT/Specimen Processor/Phlebotomist (Part-Time)

Pretorian Labs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretorian Labs in Circleville, Ohio is seeking a Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor to perform phlebotomy and a range of technical and clerical duties. The role involves handling blood, urine, and other specimens and requires attention to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, LIS data entry, and coordinating with reference laboratories. Candidates should have a HS diploma, 3 years of phlebotomy experience, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of phlebotomy experience; certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in customer service or patient care.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens with PPE.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate collection, processing and shipping of urine, blood, and other specimens.
• Identify patients and follow specimen collection procedures.
• Enter outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System.
• Register patients with demographic, insurance/financial, and clinical data in the LIS.
• Process and prepare specimens, maintaining proper identification and integrity for testing.
• Perform drug screens according to protocol.
• Manage phlebotomy supplies and equipment.
• Package and ship specimens to reference laboratories.
• Process specimens, centrifuge and prepare for testing in departments.
• Create manifests for main campus and reference lab testing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow universal precautions and OSHA standards; adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain clean, orderly patient/work areas; provide compassionate patient interactions.
• Work cooperatively with staff and address customer service needs.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

PPE handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Supervision: This position receives direction and supervision from department coordinator/supervisor, department manager and director of operations.

Schedule: CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO M-F 8:00am-1:00pm.

Description: A Specimen Processor/Phlebotomist demonstrates the ability to perform phlebotomy, and a variety of technical and clerical functions based on the needs of the individual client. Position handles blood, urine and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate the collection, processing and shipping of urine specimens and collect urine, blood, and other specimens from patients
• Properly identify patients and follow procedures for collection of specimens.
• Enter outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System.
• Register patients, recording demographic, insurance/financial, and clinical data into the Laboratory Information System.
• Process and prepare specimens, maintaining proper specimen identification and sample integrity for testing in various laboratory sections.
• Facilitate drug screens according to protocol.
• Assess and order phlebotomy supplies.
• Handle, package, and ship special cases to reference laboratories.
• Process all laboratory specimens, centrifuge samples, and prepare samples for transport to appropriate departments for testing.
• Separate and create manifests for main campus and reference laboratory testing.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.
• Follow universal precautions and all OSHA standards when handling specimens
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines
• Maintain neat, clean, orderly patient/work areas
• Demonstrate customer service and compassion when interacting with patients, physicians, and facility staff. Work cooperatively with others and address customer service needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

WORK IS LOCATED IN CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO: Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a phlebotomist required (Phlebotomy certification required upon hire or within 6 months of hire)
• Prior experience in a customer service or patient care environment.
• Must have previous experience in a laboratory (clinical) setting. Working Conditions:
• Comfortable handling biological specimens (including wearing PPE, personal protective equipment).
• Ability to accurately identify specimens and knowledge and training of HIPPA.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite. Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds.