Phlebotomist

Pride Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Pride-Health is seeking a Patient Services Representative II to perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for laboratory testing. You will interact directly with patients, ensuring safe, accurate, and comfortable experiences while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires handling clinical and forensic specimens, working independently, and meeting daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Medical Assistant / Paramedic training (preferred).
• Phlebotomy certification (preferred; required in some states).
• 1–3 years of phlebotomy experience (including paediatric & geriatric).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws (venipuncture, capillary, paediatric & geriatric collections).
• Prepare and process specimens for lab testing.
• Verify patient information and ensure accurate labelling of samples.
• Maintain proper documentation and records.
• Follow all safety, PPE, and company protocols.
• Provide a professional and friendly experience to patients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Handle both clinical and forensic specimen collection.
• Work independently while meeting daily deadlines.

Job description

Duration: 3+month contract (Possibility of extension or conversion)

Pay Rate: $20/hour (W2) (Based on experience and education)

Job Summary:

The Patient Services Representative II (PSR II) is responsible for providing excellent patient care by performing blood collection (phlebotomy) and preparing specimens for laboratory testing. This role involves direct patient interaction, ensuring a safe, accurate, and comfortable experience while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws (venipuncture, capillary, paediatric & geriatric collections)
• Prepare and process specimens for lab testing
• Verify patient information and ensure accurate labelling of samples
• Maintain proper documentation and records
• Follow all safety, PPE, and company protocols
• Provide a professional and friendly experience to patients
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area
• Handle both clinical and forensic specimen collection
• Work independently while meeting daily deadlines

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Medical Assistant / Paramedic training (preferred)
• Phlebotomy certification (preferred; required in some states)
• 1–3 years of phlebotomy experience (including paediatric & geriatric)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel
• Clinic includes paediatric patients
• May work in patient service centres, clinics, or doctors’ offices

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.