Phlebotomist

Talentify; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NC Local Government Pension Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Granville Health System in Oxford, NC is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect and process specimens across the Granville Health System, collaborating with Laboratory staff to ensure accurate samples and excellent patient service.

Starting rate is $14+ per hour with $1–$2 per hour shift differentials, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. PSLF eligibility and pension plan are available for eligible roles.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Customer Service skills.
• Clerical skills.
• Current NC driver's license.
• Computer skills, medical terminology, administrative skills, and hospital environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens and/or process laboratory orders.
• Follow policies for patient registration, order entry, and specimen handling.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary collection, urine collection, DOT/non-DOT drug screens, and breath alcohol testing.
• Maintain workflow, answer phones, and provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to QA, mandatory online education, HIPAA privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Stock and monitor laboratory supplies; notify supervisors when low.
• Assist in training students and new hires.
• Support staffing and scheduling to ensure adequate laboratory coverage.

Skills

Customer Service

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Administrative skills

Hospital environment experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phlebotomist Location:

Granville Health System, Oxford NC

About Granville Health System:

For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online at www.ghsHospital.org.

About Oxford, NC

Oxford, NC is a charming and welcoming community that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located just about 30 miles north of Durham and 40 miles from Raleigh. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate with warm summers, crisp autumns, blooming springs, and gentle winters—perfect for enjoying the area's outdoor activities year-round. With a thriving local economy, excellent healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community, its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to the Research Triangle ensure a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment.

Position Overview:

The Phlebotomy Technician is responsible for specimen collection and/or processing of all laboratory orders for patients in the Granville Health System. The Phlebotomy Technician works closely with the Laboratory Technicians/Technologists and other departments to ensure that the proper samples are collected for each patient, delivering excellent patient service and strengthening the relationship between the patient, the laboratory, and the organization.

Position Highlights:

• Starting Rate: $14 + per hour (commensurate with experience and certification)
• Shift Differentials: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour
• Retirement Benefits: NC Local Government Pension Plan (5‑year vesting period)
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various supplemental benefits available

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates required dexterity, knowledge, and skills (including strong written and verbal communication skills) necessary to perform as an independent/team member of the Granville Health System Laboratory; understanding variations in care for all age groups and complying with regulatory, safety, and infection control requirements, as well as GHS policies and procedures.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures for: patient registration, order entry, specimen collection, handling, and processing for all laboratory testing (in-patients, out-patients, and patients at satellite facilities); performing venipuncture, capillary collection (finger and heel), urine collection, DOT drug screen collections, breath alcohol testing under DOT regulations, non-DOT drug screen collections, and upper-respiratory swab collection, using appropriate collection techniques.
• Maintains the workflow and communicates efficiently by answering telephones, taking messages, and forwarding information or calls to appropriate staff. Phone calls are acted upon promptly and handled in a professional manner with the highest level of customer service; promoting teamwork within the laboratory and with other departments, physicians, patients, and patient family members.
• Adheres to the GHS Laboratory’s Quality Assurance procedures for continuing education, and GHS mandatory online education; as well as identification, documentation, and troubleshooting of pre-analytical problems that may affect patient results.
• Stocks and monitors laboratory supplies inventory in the lab and at satellite facilities, and notifies supervisors when supplies become low.
• Ensures that all laboratory processes comply with CAP guidelines, participates in laboratory inspections as needed, and makes recommendations for quality improvement as appropriate.
• Utilizes required computer programs, software, and laboratory information systems; ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained in compliance with HIPAA at all times.
• Participates in the training of students, new hires, and other employees.
• Assists in monitoring workflow and staffing levels; and notifies supervisors/Administrative Laboratory Director of staffing problems to ensure adequate staffing for the laboratory; accommodating patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Customer Service Skills
• Clerical skills
• Current NC driver’s license
• Computer skills, medical terminology, administrative skills, and experience in hospital environment is preferred.