Patient-Centered Phlebotomist & Lab Assistant - LA

All Seniors; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant Job at NPMD in Los Angeles

Pay: $20 per hour. Location: Los Angeles / Encino area. Schedule: Full-time or part-time, depending on clinic needs and applicant availability.

NPMD is looking for a careful phlebotomist or lab assistant who can support blood draws, specimen handling, patient preparation, and clinic lab coordination. This role needs someone steady, organized, and respectful with patients who may feel nervous about lab work.

Quick answer

This is a $20 per hour in-person phlebotomist/lab assistant job with the NPMD clinic team in the Los Angeles / Encino area.

Why this role matters

Lab work depends on accuracy. A reliable phlebotomist protects the patient experience and the quality of the specimen by preparing carefully, labeling correctly, and communicating clearly.

What you will do

• Prepare patients for blood draws and explain basic steps in a calm, reassuring way.
• Perform venipuncture or support lab collection tasks within certification, training, and role scope.
• Label, organize, and prepare specimens accurately according to clinic workflow.
• Maintain clean supplies, draw stations, forms, and lab-related materials.
• Coordinate with front desk, medical assistants, providers, and outside lab processes as assigned.
• Document collection details and communicate issues quickly when a specimen or patient concern needs attention.
• Follow infection-control, sharps-safety, and privacy practices.

A strong day in this role looks like

• Patients feel informed and less anxious before collection.
• Specimens are labeled correctly and handled according to office workflow.
• The lab area remains stocked, clean, and organized.
• Any draw difficulty, delay, or patient concern is communicated promptly.

Required qualifications

• California phlebotomy certification preferred or required depending on assigned duties.
• Prior phlebotomy, lab assistant, medical assistant, or specimen‑handling experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, clean technique, and patient communication.
• Comfort working with older adults and patients who may be anxious, dehydrated, or difficult to draw.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred; California phlebotomy training/certification preferred for draw duties.
• Experience: 6+ months phlebotomy, lab assistant, or clinical specimen‑handling experience preferred.

Preferred strengths

• Experience with geriatric patients or high-volume clinic lab flow.
• Knowledge of specimen labeling, handling, and transport basics.
• Bilingual language skills helpful.

Skills that help you stand out

Helpful skills include venipuncture, specimen labeling, lab coordination, patient preparation, infection-control awareness, EHR documentation, and calm communication.

Work environment

This is an in-person medical-office position supporting the NPMD clinic team and older adults, families, and patients in the Los Angeles area. The right person is dependable, calm under pressure, respectful with patients, and comfortable switching between front-office, back-office, and patient-support tasks when the day requires it.

Compensation and schedule

This position pays $20 per hour. Schedule options may include full-time or part-time shifts based on clinic coverage needs. Final schedule, start date, and any additional benefits or training details are reviewed during the interview process.

How to apply

Use the application form on this page and include your resume. In your application, briefly mention the role you are applying for, your availability, and any medical-office, front-desk, patient-care, phlebotomy, medical assistant, or customer-service experience that may fit the position.

All Seniors Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and supports inclusive hiring. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Bilingual English/Spanish, Armenian, Russian, Hebrew, Korean, Farsi, Mandarin, or other Los Angeles-area language skills are helpful but not required unless stated for a specific role.