Phlebotomist

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Access to onsite fitness center

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is hiring a Phlebotomist in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves collecting blood and clinical specimens, ensuring accuracy in documentation, and providing excellent patient care. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience.

This position offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health insurance and retirement contributions. The work hours are typically Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential variations based on workload.

Qualifications

• 6 months relevant experience or combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood, urine, and other specimens.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Process specimens and prepare for transport.
• Assist nursing staff with patient comfort needs.

Skills

Specimen collection skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Phlebotomist

Department: Arthritis & Clinical Immunology
Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Rheumatology Center of Excellence within Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate phlebotomist with strong specimen collection skills, excellent patient interaction, and the ability to support both clinical care and research activities. The ideal candidate will have experience collecting and processing clinical and research specimens, maintaining accurate documentation, and working collaboratively with providers, laboratory teams, and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood, urine, and other clinical and research specimens according to established protocols.
• Obtain and understand specimen requirements and testing information.
• Retrieve orders, requisitions, and labels from the EMR to ensure accurate specimen collection and labeling.
• Process specimens through centrifugation, pipetting, aliquoting, and slide preparation as required by clinical and research laboratories.
• Prepare and package specimens for transport to the appropriate laboratory.
• Perform point-of-care testing for CLIA-waived tests.
• Document physician orders as required.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and files for clinical and research databases.
• Communicate patient test results to physicians as needed.
• Assist nursing staff with obtaining vital signs, weight measurements, and patient comfort needs.
• Transport patients, assisting with wheelchair transport as needed.
• Answer phones and assist with general office communications.
• Verify patient test requests and billing information.
• Prepare patient charts and enter charges.
• Restock laboratory and clinical supply areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months relevant experience or combination of education and experience.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Professionalism interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a phlebotomy program.
• Experience in both clinical and research specimen collection.

Work Hours

Typically Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, however hours may vary with advanced notice depending on work load and need for office coverage.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.