Phlebotomist- Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Bonus potential

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist at a busy PPCP Office in the St. Clair Hospital Professional Center. The successful candidate must have at least 6 months of clinical phlebotomy experience and be comfortable with computers, multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting.

Great Monday–Friday day schedule with comprehensive benefits. The role covers specimen collection, specimen handling, and testing preparation, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Six months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred.
• Experience with venipuncture and fingersticks is expected.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Verifies test requisitions by reviewing nursing station logs and communicates discrepancies.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.
• Maintains specimen integrity using aseptic technique and following procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by recording times and keeping daily tallies.
• Performs bleeding-time tests by entering results into the computer and notifying pathologist of out-of-range results.
• Maintains quality results by following procedures and documenting results in logs.
• Keeps a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is currently recruiting for a full- time Phlebotomist at a busy PPCP Office located in the St. Clair Hospital Professional Center. The successful candidate MUST have at least 6 months experience as a clinical Phlebotomist. The candidate must be comfortable working with all aspects of a Phlebotomy position, including essentials such as working with computers and having the ability to multi-task in a fast paced working environment. Great Monday through Friday day schedule!

Come join the PPCP team and family and enjoy a great starting hourly rate with incredible yet inexpensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, bonus potential, and one of the BEST 401k retirement programs. PPCP promotes a positive, healthy work environment.

General Purpose of the Phlebotomist

The Phlebotomist Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.

Essential Duties of a Phlebotomist

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Education:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant. Six (6) months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred, however open to new graduate applicants.

About Us:

At Preferred Primary Care Physicians, preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose: to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice, which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions, we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.

Come join the PPCP Team that offers one of the best benefit packages in the area which includes medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and 401k with competitive match.

Please visit our website www.ppcp.org for more info about our company.

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