Phlebotomist (Certified): FT days

Firelands-Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Firelands-Health is seeking a patient-focused phlebotomy technician/medical assistant to perform clerical and phlebotomy duties in a fast-paced lab setting. You will greet patients, enter physician orders, and ensure proper patient identification during specimen collection.

Responsibilities include answering phones, relaying messages, and maintaining computerized systems while delivering clear, safe patient care to individuals of all ages in a busy Medical Center environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certificate preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required and recertified bi-annually.
• Experience in phlebotomy and ability to handle fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and enters physician orders into the laboratory computer system.
• Performs proper patient identification during specimen collections.
• Answers phones, completes requests, and relays messages.
• Maintains knowledge of computer applications used to carry out duties.
• Communicates clearly with coworkers, patients, and clients using all tools available.
• Serves patients of all ages in routine duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant Certificate

CPR/BLS certified

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for clerical functions, computer functions, patient phlebotomy duties, and other specimen collection procedures.

• Retention Bonus: $2,500 - $5,000! (based on experience)

ESSENTIAL TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets patients and correctly, enters physician orders into the laboratory computer system obtaining any necessary information from the outpatients.
• Performs proper patient identification during all specimen collections.
• Answers phones, completes requests, and relays messages.
• Maintains current knowledge of all computer applications necessary to carry out job duties.
• Provides clear and complete communication and documentation to co-workers, patients, and clients using all tools available.
• Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High school graduate or equivalent. Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certificate preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Must be currently certified in CPR/BLS (and recertified bi-annually).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive impression of the Medical Center at all times. Ability to handle sensitive telephone and face-to-face inquiries.
• Ability to be mobile.
• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form to management, co-workers, patients, visitors, and members of the general public.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Center emergency codes.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment. Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.
• Successful completion of a ninety (90) day get‑acquainted period.

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