Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist

Citizens Memorial Hospital; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual merit increases

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our team at the Bolivar Family Care Center. The role focuses on collecting and processing specimens with accuracy and compassion to support patient diagnosis and care.

You will verify patient identities, explain procedures, follow safety and chain-of-custody rules, and assist with receptionist duties as needed. The position is full-time, dayshift, 8am–5pm, with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1-3 months on‑job phlebotomy training preferred
• One year or more of experience preferred with diverse patient populations
• CPR certification within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Collect and process samples for diagnosis and treatment.
• Verify patient identities in the computer system.
• Explain collection procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Greet patients and perform receptionist duties as needed.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation following safety protocols.

Skills

Patient populations: adult, pediatric,

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days - 8-5

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) isseeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our team at the Bolivar Family Care Center inBolivar, Missouri —someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positivelyimpactevery patient and family we serve.

• Status: Full-Time
• WorkShift: Days
• Hours: 8am-5pm

What Your Day Looks Like:

In this role, you will work collaboratively with other team members to collect and process samplesfor the diagnosis and treatment of our patients.

As aLab Assistant, you will be:

• Verifying patients’ identities and accurately entering this information into the computer system
• Explaining the sample collection process to patients and answering any questions they may have
• Following safe hygiene rules and following chain of custody protocols
• Performing receptionistduties such as greeting and directing patientsand performing filing tasks as needed
• Completing cleaning, stocking, and sanitation tasks according to standardregulations

Qualifications

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent required;1-3 months on‑job training in phlebotomy preferred
• Skills/Experience:One year or more of experience preferred, including working with adults, pediatrics, infants, and geriatric patient populations
• Licensure/Certification:Friends and Family CPR within 6 months of employment
• Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of standing and walking, ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, and ability to perform duties requiring good vision and hand coordination

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive wages,annual merit increases, employee wellness program
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: CMH benefits.

Why CMH?

CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six long‑term care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walk‑in clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, andmore— all grounded in exceptional,community‑focusedhealthcare.

• CMH is a three‑time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award
• Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee andbeinghonoredinthe Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in Southwest Missouri
• Click here to see the full list of awards for CMH!

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