Phlebotomist

Pride Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 41,454 - 46,113; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Phlebotomist to support a healthcare facility in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on drawing blood, preparing samples for labs, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during venipuncture.

This local contract position offers steady hours and a pay range of $19.93–$22.17 per hour, with duration of 11 weeks plus possible extension. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of phlebotomy experience, HS diploma, and flexibility to work weekends and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years phlebotomy experience in pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in CA, NV and WA.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills with patient-focused service.
• Flexible scheduling including weekends/holidays/on-call.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood samples and prepare them for lab testing.
• Verify patient demographics and proper tube labeling.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Provide a safe, professional patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical training

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Phlebotomist to support our client's healthcare facility in Columbia SC.

Job Details

• Schedule: M-Th 8-5 pm Fri 8-12
• Location: Columbia, SC 29203
• Job Type: local contract
• Contract Length: 11 Weeks + Possible extension
• Pay Range: $19.93/hr to $22.17/hr

*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Description: The Patient Services Representative II (PSR II) represents the face of our company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life‑defining health decisions. The PSR II draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures. The PSR II has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner. The PSR II will demonstrate Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information. Successful applicants may be assigned to a doctor's office, a patient service center or as business needs dictate.

• Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment.
• Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
• Perform verification of patient demographic info / initials including patient signature post-venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.
• Maintains required records and documentation.
• Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.

Job Requirements

• Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal on‑site supervision.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on‑call and overtime.
• Committed to all Policies & Procedures including Company dress code, Employee Health & Safety, and Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.
• Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
• Travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at Patient Service Center/In‑Office Phlebotomy locations with minimal notice.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high‑volume setting.
• Must demonstrate Superior Customer Focus; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change; and knowledge of our business.

Training locations may vary based on trainer availability.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

• 1-3 years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
• 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment highly preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Fair Chance Employment

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.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long‑term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.