Phlebotomist

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC); Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary collections across all age groups, while supporting basic laboratory functions and infection-control protocols in a community health setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to maintain reliable laboratory service for community members in Scottsdale and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a nationally certified Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Program.
• At least 1 year of full-time phlebotomy or medical laboratory aide experience.
• Experience drawing blood from patients of all ages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary specimen collections across age groups.
• Assist with specimen screening, processing, logging, and basic clinic services.
• Ensure infection-control practices and patient safety in all procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and operate lab equipment as assigned.
• Restock supplies and support daily laboratory operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Record keeping

Infection control

Education

Nationally certified Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Centrifuges

Automatic pipettors

Job description

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Phlebotomist works collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide quality care to community members by performing venipuncture and capillary specimen collections across all age groups. The role also supports basic laboratory functions such as specimen screening, primary processing, logging, and essential clinic services, all while adhering to infection-control protocols and sensitive to patient reactions. This position operates interdependently under supervision, contributing to reliable laboratory service and community health outcomes. This job class is treated as an FLSA-Nonexempt.

Essential functions

Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of duties

1. The phlebotomist provides indispensable support to clinical staff by managing specimen accessioning, operating key laboratory equipment, and performing foundational lab procedures. Responsibilities include receiving, logging, labelling, and organizing clinical specimens into the lab information system; operating centrifuges, automatic pipettors, and related instruments; preparing standard. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for entering specimens and test data into the Clinic’s database, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards.
2. Laboratory personnel monitor and verify test results to ensure accuracy. They promptly file validated results and related medical information into patient charts, maintaining compliance. This structured approach ensures reliable data tracking, supports clinical decision-making, and upholds strict quality and privacy standards.
3. Files lab results and other medical information in medical charts.
4. Adheres to blood-borne pathogen standards and bio-medical risk standards. Maintains all equipment and workspace accordingly.
5. Performs laboratory housekeeping tasks including, but not limited to, keeping shelves, counters and supply areas clean. Washes all types of glasswork as needed.
6. Retrieves charts/records for daily patient appointments and for physician review. Distributes charts and records to appropriate personnel. Gives and receives information as authorized by phone.
7. Restocks medical examination rooms on a daily basis. Inventories and orders supplies and equipment.
8. Updates professional knowledge and proficiency in phlebotomy through continuing education, staff meetings, training and conferences, etc.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of theory, principles and scope of practice for a phlebotomist.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing phlebotomist practices.
• Knowledge of public health practices and concerns, especially blood-borne pathogen standards and bio-medical risk standards.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory procedures, particularly those dealing with the collection of blood.
• Knowledge of basic first aid procedure.
• Skills in communicating effectively with a wide range of people, including clients, families, coworkers and health professionals.
• Skill in exercising tact when dealing with patients and being sensitive to timing and situations.
• Skill in using personal computers, and related software, in order to fulfill job requirements.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records and compiling timely reports.
• Ability to respect the strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain appropriate, professional, and confidential relationships.
• Ability to be sensitive and recognize the adverse reactions of patients to the process of drawing blood.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including cellular phones, photocopiers, FAX machines, calculators, and personal computers.

Qualifications

Education & Experience – Incumbent must have successfully completed a nationally certified Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Program. Must have clinical experience of at least one (1) year as a full-time Phlebotomist or Medical Laboratory Aide. Must have one (1) year of work experience in performing blood draws on all ages. The ideal candidate would have experience working in a community clinic setting and have some clerical experience working with medical records. Candidates who have experience working with Native Americans are preferred.

Equivalency – Any equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position except for the successful completion of a nationally certified Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Program.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill