Phlebotomist

Mountain Community Health Partnership; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employer Paid Health Insurance

Life Insurance; Group and Voluntary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mountain Community Health Partnership in North Carolina is seeking a full-time phlebotomist to support patient care through blood collection, specimen processing, and in-house CLIA‑waived testing. You will maintain equipment, document results, and enter data into the EMR, while guiding patients through collection procedures and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Two years of phlebotomy experience and a phlebotomy certification are required; bilingual abilities are a plus, with travel between MCHP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and phlebotomy certification.
• 2+ years of phlebotomy experience.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections for patients of all ages.
• Process and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• Conduct CLIA-waived in-house testing and document results.
• Maintain QC records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enter patient and specimen data into the EMR accurately.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Ensure proper specimen handling, transport, and documentation.
• Educate patients on specimen collection procedures.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during collection.
• Protect patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with quality improvement and regulatory activities.
• Support clinic operations through teamwork and customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Travel between locations

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Mountain Community Health Partnership is seeking a full-time compassionate, detail-oriented, and patient-focused
Phlebotomist to join our clinical team. This position plays a vital role in supporting patient care through specimen collection, laboratory testing, and exceptional customer service. The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens through venipuncture and capillary techniques, preparing and processing laboratory specimens, performing CLIA-waived testing, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation. This role serves as an important link between patients, providers, and laboratory services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood collections for patients of all ages using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Process and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Conduct CLIA-waived in-house laboratory testing and document results.
• Perform quality control procedures and maintain compliance records.
• Enter patient, specimen, insurance, and billing information accurately into the EMR system.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Ensure proper handling, transport, and documentation of specimens.
• Educate patients regarding specimen collection procedures.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after specimen collection.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA standards.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.
• Support clinic operations through teamwork, cross-training, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy certification.
• Experience: Two or more years of phlebotomy experience. Bilingual, preferred. Knowledge of medical office practices. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel between MCHP locations as needed.

Benefits:

• 
  401(k)
• Employer Paid Health Insurance
  
• Life Insurance; Group and Voluntary
• Paid Time Off