Phlebotomist (32819)

GI Alliance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Austin, PLLC is seeking a Phlebotomist I to support efficient patient flow and assist with patient care under physician and nurse supervision. The role focuses on phlebotomy, specimen handling, and coordination with clinical staff.

Responsibilities include escorts, charting, venipuncture, consent verification, and lab processing, with opportunities for training and growth within the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate from an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomist preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to the exam room or treatment room as appropriate.
• Obtain all necessary patient records as required by physician.
• Puncture vein of patient to obtain a blood sample.
• Ensure appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures.
• Conduct patient assessments and obtain pertinent medical information for referral to the physician and/or nurse.
• Direct patients from the exam room to the next station (treatment room or appointment desk).
• Prepare and stock exam rooms, order supplies as needed and maintain drug samples.
• Perform lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed; file labs and reports.
• Obtain blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Maintain exam room disinfection protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Triages incoming patient calls for referral to nurse or physician.
• Practice Standard Precautions (hand hygiene, biohazard disposal).
• Receive training from Phlebotomist II.
• Maintain a clean work environment and restock the supply area.
• Assist other staff as requested by physicians, nurses, Site Managers or Regional Market President.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood draws

Communication

Patient care

Medical assisting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

MA certificate

Nursing assistant background

Job description

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to maintain efficient patient flow, assist with patient care and performs tasks assigned by physicians and nurses. Phlebotomist I efficiently and accurately performs blood draws and transfusions.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to maintain efficient patient flow, assist with patient care and performs tasks assigned by physicians and nurses. Phlebotomist I efficiently and accurately performs blood draws and transfusions.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Site Manager, President, and physicians of Urology Austin, PLLC.
• Work together with all clinical staff, physicians, and front office staff to ensure complete and excellent patient care, efficient scheduling, and efficient patient flow.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS (experience, Education, And Skills)

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants preferred
• Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting preferred
• Certified Phlebotomist preferred
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to the exam room or treatment room as appropriate.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician.
• Punctures vein of patient in order to get a blood sample.
• Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures.
• Conducts patient assessments and obtains pertinent medical information for referral to the physician and/or nurse.
• Directs patients from the exam room to the next appropriate station, i.e., treatment room or appointment desk.
• Prepares and stocks exam rooms, orders such supplies as needed and maintains/controls drug samples.
• Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Triages incoming patient telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.
• Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Receives training from Phlebotomist II.
• Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed.
• Assist with any other staff/team member as requested or needed by the physicians, nurses, Site Managers and/or Regional Market President.
• All other duties as assigned.