Phlebotomist

United WestLabs, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

United WestLabs, Inc. is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood collection with compassion, maintain a clean, safe environment, and accurately document patient and test information.

You will support compliance with Medicare requirements and demonstrate strong communication with clients and staff. The role emphasizes high standards of infection control, patient-focused service, and teamwork under the direction of the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certificate and license if applicable.
• Ability to proficiently perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
• Organization and problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy professionally and with compassion for the patient.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for staff and patients, including proper disposal of specimens.
• Ensure requisitions include patient demographics, diagnosis, insurance and physician info.
• Review Medicare tests for ABN requirements and complete forms when needed.
• Ensure MSP forms are completed when necessary.
• Accurately collect all specimens for lab orders.
• Provide accurate communication to clients regarding test ordering.
• Keep draw station clean and stocked daily.
• Inform supervisor of performance, concerns and schedule.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Organization

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate and license if applicable

Job description

At United WestLabs, Inc., our Phlebotomists play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and service. Working under the direction of the Operations Manager, you will perform phlebotomy services with professionalism, compassion, and attention to quality while supporting a safe, efficient, and patient-focused environment. We are seeking individuals who are committed to excellence, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for every patient.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Perform phlebotomy professionally, competently and with compassion for the patient.
• 2. Maintain a safe and clean environment for all staff members and patients, including without limitation, collecting and disposing of specimens and other contaminated material in accordance with established policies and procedures and with adherence to the appropriate standards of infection control and body fluid precautions and protective equipment when necessary.
• 3. Ensure that requisitions are completed properly, and the patient demographic, diagnosis, insurance and physician information are included on or attached to the requisitions. Diagnostic information shall be in a narrative or ICD-9 code format and valid only if legible.
• 4. If a patient is a Medicare patient, you must review the National Coverage Decisions (“NCD”) and Local Medical review Policies (“LMRP”) for the tests ordered on the requisition form to determine if an Advance Beneficiary Notice (“ABN”) must be completed. If the form is needed, correctly complete the form with the patient.
• 5. Ensure that the Medicare Secondary Form (“MSP”) is completed when necessary.
• 6. Accurately collect all specimens necessary to fulfill the clients’ lab orders.
• 7. Provide accurate communication to clients and their staff regarding the proper ordering of lab tests.
• 8. Ensure that draw station where you work is kept clean and adequately stocked with supplies every day.
• 9. On a daily basis, inform your Supervisor of your job performance issues, concerns and schedule.

Additional Responsibilities

• 1. Perform the duties of a courier if called upon.
• 2. Deliver supplies when necessary.
• 3. Obtain any additional information if called upon.
• 4. Contact Medicare patients to fulfill compliance requirements in regard to MSP forms.
• 5. Any other reasonable task you may be asked to perform by the Operations Manager which is not included herein.
• 6. If you work for UWL and are located within a physician’s office, you are not permitted to do any work for the physician and/or the physician’s medical practice, your sole responsibility is to collect specimens to be sent to a UWL client’s laboratory.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements

• Phlebotomy Certificate and license if applicable
• Ability to proficiently perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages
• Organization and problem-solving skills
• Evaluative and interpretive skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in work environment
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements

• Continuous sitting (up to 6 hrs/day)
• Continuous walking (up to 6 hrs/day)
• Intermittent bending, squatting, and climbing
• Simple grasping with both hands
• Pushing and pulling with both hands
• Fine manipulation with both hands, repetitive movement
• Frequent lifting of 10 lb. or less
• Occasional lifting of 11 to 35 lb.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of your job responsibilities.