Lab & Phlebotomy Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional's Laboratory Outreach Service Center seeks a motivated phlebotomist to support admission interviews, specimen collection, and patient inquiries. You will ensure Medicare and insurance requirements are met before registration, perform blood draws, EKGs, urine collection, and related laboratory tasks.

Preferred candidates have a phlebotomy certificate or 6 months of medical field experience, plus a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum three months customer service experience.
• Phlebotomy experience required; may substitute for customer service experience.
• Phlebotomy certificate or 6 months in medical field with blood draws.
• BLS training or re-training required during orientation.
• Oklahoma driver license with clean record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission interview process at the Laboratory Outreach Service Centers or uses information provided by outreach clients at the time of specimen collection or pickup.
• Ensures that all Medicare, insurance and managed care requirements are met prior to the registration process.
• Responds to inquiries regarding patients.
• Obtains blood specimens (on or off site) following established procedures, time frames, and safety requirements.
• Obtains specimens requiring special collection procedures following established procedures, time frames, and safety requirements.
• Performs diagnostic electrocardiogram on outpatients and Therapeutic INR QC and testing procedures.
• Urine collection and processing.
• Specimen collections other than blood or urine.
• Assists in the laboratory area.
• Acts as a resource for Laboratory information.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of insurance regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Order and maintain supplies at PAR level.
• Proper Phone Etiquette.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical terminology knowledge

Clinical rotation (32 hours)

Job description

Norman Regional's Laboratory Outreach Service Center seeks a motivated phlebotomist to support admission interviews, specimen collection, and patient inquiries. You will ensure Medicare and insurance requirements are met before registration, perform blood draws, EKGs, urine collection, and related laboratory tasks.

Preferred candidates have a phlebotomy certificate or 6 months of medical field experience, plus a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and BLS certification.