Outpatient Phlebotomist - Patient Care & Lab Support

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws, collect specimens, and complete patient and order documentation in a fast-paced Lab Medicine setting. You will verify patient identity, obtain necessary information, and ensure accurate collection and labeling of specimens for timely processing.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, phlebotomy certification, and ability to work with Epic EMR while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy certification course or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and related tasks in Blood Draw Station following Lab policies.
• Review insurance and patient information in EMR to ensure accurate records and billing.
• Coordinate specimen collection with order accuracy, labeling, and transport procedures.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, JCAHO, and regulatory guidelines throughout the draw process.

Skills

Self-directed

Organized

Team oriented

Multitask

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Training others

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws, collect specimens, and complete patient and order documentation in a fast-paced Lab Medicine setting. You will verify patient identity, obtain necessary information, and ensure accurate collection and labeling of specimens for timely processing.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, phlebotomy certification, and ability to work with Epic EMR while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies.