PHLEBOTOMIST

Apicha-Community-Health-Center-1; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apicha Community Health Center in Manhattan, NY seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and finger sticks, process laboratory tests, and document results in the EMR. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and BLS CPR certification.

Bilingual skills (Spanish or Asian languages) are strongly preferred. The position involves teamwork, back-up support for clinical staff, and maintaining essential lab equipment while adhering to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Accredited Medical Assistant Program completed; Associate degree preferred.
• 1 year full-time Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certificate required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Spanish or Asian languages are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks and document results.
• Process laboratory tests and enter results in EMR.
• Back-up for clinical team: assist with patient flow, EKGs, vital signs, and injections.
• Enter demographics and orders in the EMR; complete requisitions and labels.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies; ensure regulatory compliance (COLA/CLIA).

Skills

Venipunctures

Finger sticks

EMR documentation

Patient communication

BLS CPR

Spanish language

Asian languages

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EMR system

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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PHLEBOTOMIST

Full Time Clinical Manhattan, New York, NY, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $22.93 To $23.96 Hourly

Apicha Community Health Center aims to improve community health by providing access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. The center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. It also advocates for and offers a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable populations.

We are currently seeking a Phlebotomistto work at our 400 Broadway location.

Position Summary:

Perform venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and document results for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Follow all CLIA and COLA requirements and regulations. Serve as a back-up for clinical team members as needed.

The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and documents results.
• Serve as a back-up for clinical team members as needed by controlling patient flow, performing EKG tests, obtaining blood pressure measurements, documenting vital signs in EMR and administering injectables.
• Communicate with and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.

Administration

• Enter patient demographics, tests performed and diagnoses correlating to tests performed in the EMR.
• Complete lab requisitions forms and produce appropriate labels for forms and specimen tubes.
• Complete appropriate laboratory forms documenting tests performed and providing diagnoses correlating to tests performed.
• Review the laboratory schedule and verify and complete orders. Identify the patient and confirm the correct patient record. Monitor and resolve orders in the electronic medical record.

Maintenance of Clinic Equipment and Supplies

• Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies.
• Clean and maintain laboratory including equipment.

Compliance

• Maintain records and documentation for proficiency testing and to meet COLA and CLIA requirements and regulations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program, Associate degree preferred.
• One (1) year full time Medical Assistant work experience preferred.
• Possession of a current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS CPR) certificate.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish or one of the Asisan languages is strongly preferred.

At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 12 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.