Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lima, OH is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team at the Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High. You will draw blood, prepare specimens for testing, and perform clerical duties to support efficient patient care.

The role requires professionalism, strong customer service, attention to detail, and willingness to travel to off-site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required or preferred.
• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required.
• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Position requires travel to off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and the community with excellent customer service.
• Draw blood samples from patients following established procedures.
• Identify patients accurately and match identities with services.
• Perform data entry and processing of specimens by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing as ordered.
• Handle clerical duties such as inventory checks, stocking supplies, and answering phones.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Phlebotomist - Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High

Job Summary

The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed
• Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety
• Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders
• Performs departmental‑related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answering phones as needed
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Degree or GED

Licensure / Certification

• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required

Experience

• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Position requires travel to off-site locations

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short-and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]