Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 26,491 - 39,316; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist) to provide exceptional customer service while collecting blood samples and processing laboratory specimens. The role involves direct interaction with patients, requiring effective communication and knowledge of medical protocols. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a basic phlebotomy certificate, along with a valid driver’s license. This position offers 30 hours per week, with flexibility required for rotating weekends and occasional holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License upon hire; obtain Massachusetts Driver’s License within 60 days.
• Successful completion of a basic phlebotomy program required.
• Acceptable driving record according to MVR criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service as front-line support for the laboratory.
• Collect blood samples from patients using various methods.
• Process laboratory specimens according to testing guidelines.
• Register patient demographic information into the LIS accurately.
• Communicate clients’ results to physicians.

Skills

Communication

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Job Title

Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist)

Description

• Provides good customer service as the front‑line support staff for the laboratory. Communicates professionally and confidentially with patients, clients, and staff members.
• Successfully collects blood samples from both ambulatory and bed‑ridden patients utilizing venipuncture sticks, finger sticks, and heel sticks. Obtains throat culture swabs and verbally instructs patients on collecting samples at home, e.g., stools and 24‑hour urines.
• Processes laboratory specimens according to the test methodology guidelines for the appropriate testing site; centrifuging samples, pouring off serum or plasma, keeping the sample at optimum temperature for accurate results to be achieved.
• Properly registers patient demographic information into the laboratory information system. Data entry must be complete and accurate ensuring adequate information at time of service for services to be billed.
• Enters the physicians’ orders for lab work into the LIS accurately and on the correct patient account.
• Has basic compliance knowledge as it pertains to phlebotomy, including HIPAA compliance and Medicare requirements for Medical Necessity.
• Has knowledge of working multiple CCHC Laboratories collection sites; minimum of 3 sites in order to cross over locations. Must be able to open and close each site.
• Communicates with clients via telephone to ensure proper specimen identity, correct patient information and proper diagnoses, as well as give physicians results on their patients.
• Handles specimen problems with appropriate training, as well as informing a supervisor of a problem needing management involvement.
• Performs an occasional stat draw at a nursing home, a patient home or physician office when designated by management.
• On a rotation for On‑Call per contract.
• Fills supply orders for clients and collection sites.
• Keeps phlebotomy areas well stocked, including the stock room.
• Provides daily maintenance and safety of all drawing rooms, including but not limited to cleaning workbenches and drawing chairs daily.
• Works as a team member with the entire CCHC Laboratories staff and with related laboratories, performing other related job duties as directed by a manager.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co‑workers.
• Performs other related duties assigned by manager for departmental needs.

Functions/Tasks

• Patient/Customer Service
• Collects lab specimens/phlebotomy
• Processes lab specimens to be tested
• Admits patient information into LIS
• Order entry of lab tests
• Rotates to all CCHC Laboratories locations within region
• Handles specimen problems
• Responsible for home phlebotomies, nursing homes and any site where phlebotomy is to be performed as designated by a CCHC Laboratory manager
• Fills supplies and stocking phlebotomy inventory

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License upon hire. Must obtain Massachusetts State Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a basic phlebotomy program with classroom instruction and practical hours or work experience where phlebotomy is a requirement of the position.
• A certificate in phlebotomy or other field where phlebotomy training was required is preferred.
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) criteria (will be obtained as a precondition to begin employment).
• Successfully complete CCHC Laboratories’ Driver Safety Training Program (and every 2 years thereafter).
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and basic keyboarding skills preferred.

Schedule Details

30 Hours Per Week, Mon‑Fri, 11:30 a‑5:30 p, Rotating Weekends, Saturdays no more than every other week 6:30 a‑12:30 p. Occasional Holidays. This position requires flexibility to work at any of our CCHC LS Upper Cape Service Centers to include Mashpee, Sandwich, and Bourne.

Organization : Cape Cod Healthcare Laboratory

Primary Location : Massachusetts‑Sandwich

Department : CLB‑CLAB — Outreach

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : 19.23 – 28.54