Lab Phlebotomy & Administrative Support Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Richland, WA seeks a Health Technician to provide medical and administrative support in the primary care clinic Lab within P&LMS. This role includes phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and specimen processing.

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements by the closing date 09/30/2026, including IOR and GS-5/GS-6 qualifications, with strong communication within patient care teams.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-4 level or education/substitution as specified (transcripts required).
• For GS-5 level: education or combination credits toward specialized experience as described in the announcement.
• Experience scheduling patient appointments and understanding lab terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy services and specimen collection.
• Perform point of care testing and specimen processing.
• Support medical staff with patient service requests and clinic operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Patient service

Medical records review

Laboratory terminology

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

24 semester hours in related subjects

Tools

Electronic Medical Record systems

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Richland, WA seeks a Health Technician to provide medical and administrative support in the primary care clinic Lab within P&LMS. This role includes phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and specimen processing.

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements by the closing date 09/30/2026, including IOR and GS-5/GS-6 qualifications, with strong communication within patient care teams.