Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Richmond Health Source Shared Services

Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses/401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance and professional de

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

The Laboratory Department at Bon Secours is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Richmond Health Source team. The role involves drawing blood, preparing specimens for testing, and performing related clerical tasks to keep the department efficient.

Responsibilities include patient identification, data entry, result retrieval, and answering calls with courteous professionalism. Prior phlebotomy or customer service experience is preferred, with a High School diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED is required for the role.
• Phlebotomist certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in customer service in a retail or service environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for testing.
• Performs clerical duties including order entry, result look-up and report generation.
• Answers internal and external calls in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Greet patients and community with respectful customer service.
• Maintains inventory, checks supplies and supports department operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Degree or GED

Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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.

Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Richmond Health Source Shared Services

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 answer 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-pasted environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Position requires travel to off-site locations

Range

Minimum: $17.25

Maximum: $25.87

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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 insurances, 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.

Department

Core Laboratory - St. Mary’s - Richmond

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