Patient Access & Phlebotomy/EKG Assistant

Independence Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a patient registration and phlebotomy technician to greet patients, register them, and enter essential data into the Meditech system. The role supports staff by obtaining authorizations, ABNs, and referrals as needed and by performing phlebotomy and EKGs with accuracy.

The incumbent will monitor waiting areas, assist imaging staff, and act as a patient advocate, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of phlebotomy training or MA training, or 6 months phlebotomy experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and register them accurately in the system and ensure proper paperwork.
• Enter data into the computer system with attention to accuracy, obtain ABNs, referrals, and authorizations as indicated.
• Monitor waiting areas and initiate work orders or report issues to supervisor.
• Assist imaging staff and help facilitate patient flow and satisfaction.
• Collect quality blood specimens and perform EKGs according to protocol.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Training Program

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Independence Health System seeks a patient registration and phlebotomy technician to greet patients, register them, and enter essential data into the Meditech system. The role supports staff by obtaining authorizations, ABNs, and referrals as needed and by performing phlebotomy and EKGs with accuracy.

The incumbent will monitor waiting areas, assist imaging staff, and act as a patient advocate, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.