Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist - South County - Part Time

Esse Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

HSA/FSA

Profit Sharing

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Esse Health is seeking a Part-time Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist for the Central Lab in the South County area, with shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role emphasizes accurate specimen collection, patient identification, and documentation in NextGen.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED; a phlebotomy or medical assisting certificate is preferred. Interact professionally with patients and the healthcare team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Formal training indicated by a High School diploma or GED.
• Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program preferred.
• Willingness to prioritize patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other samples from a large number of patients varying in age and health status.
• Properly identifying patients, label each sample following lab protocols, and work closely with the lab to make sure that the proper samples are collected.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen).
• Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program certificate

Job description

Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist - South County - Part Time

Job Category: Office Clinical

Requisition Number: MEDIC007534

• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in over 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

Join Our Team:

We are searching for a part-time Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist for our Central Lab located at 13303 Tesson Ferry!

• Part-time opening
• Monday - Friday, 6:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• No afternoons, evenings, weekends or holidays

Day-to-Day:

• Collect blood and other samples from a large number of patients varying in age and health status
• Properly identifying patients, label each sample following lab protocols, and work closely with the lab to make sure that the proper samples are collected
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen)
• Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team

Who we are seeking (preferred)

• The Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive office image at all times including smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers.
• Formal training which will probably be indicated by a High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program is preferred.
• Willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work compatibly with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments.

What We Offer:

• Benefits within your first 30 days (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
  • Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
• Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• 401k match + profit sharing (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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