Outreach Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant I

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners Park Nicollet is seeking a Laboratory Assistant, Outreach Phlebotomist in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. The role covers specimen collection, patient service at the reception desk, ordering, scheduling, and billing functions, as well as phlebotomy and specimen processing.

Preferred qualifications include one year of phlebotomy experience and ASCP certification for phlebotomy. Join us to support care and patient experience across our system.

Qualifications

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• ASCP certification for phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection and patient service.
• Reception duties, scheduling, billing, and order processing.
• Phlebotomy, specimen processing, dispatching, and delivering specimens to appropriate departments.
• Ensure efficient workflow and assist staff with questions on specimen handling and processing.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Problem solving

Age-related development knowledge

Education

Phlebotomy experience (1 year)

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant, Outreach Phlebotomist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Assistant will provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection, client service and reception desk duties, ordering/ scheduling/ billing functions, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, dispatching, specimen processing, centrifuging, delivery of specimens to appropriate laboratory/department and assuring proper efficiency and workflow management. Position will also serve as a resource for questions from hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing.

Required Qualifications

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Safely and legally operate Park Nicollet vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license. May be required to drive personal car on an occasional basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills, ability to work independently, good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to meet time-sensitive customer requests and changes on short notice.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• ASCP certification for phlebotomy preferred.