Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 69,056,332 - 82,380,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day‑1 medical and dental for full‑time

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Concord, CA is hiring a Phlebotomist I to collect specimens and support patient services. Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM, with rotational weekends.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, California phlebotomy license, and preferred phlebotomy certification. One year phlebotomy experience and strong English communication are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic) preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures (drug screens, biometric screening, insurance exams, etc.).
• Administer oral solutions per established training.
• Research test/client information; verify written and electronic orders using lab technology systems.
• Navigate a computer and enter data accurately.
• Obtain ID, enter billing information, and collect payments as required.
• Process specimens: label, centrifuge, aliquot, freeze, and prepare for transport as needed.
• Perform non-patient facing duties including inventory, supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and using email.
• Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data.
• Maintain all phlebotomy logs (maintenance, temperature logs, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Complete online and in-person training courses promptly.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Keyboard/data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic)

Phlebotomy certification (CA required)

Job description

Phlebotomist I – Concord, CA

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM, with rotational weekends.

Pay range: $24.10 – $28.75 per hour.

State phlebotomy license required (Quest does not accept NHA licenses in CA, WA, NV).

Benefits

We offer best‑in‑class benefits for employees and families.

• Day‑1 medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees (30+ hrs)
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures (drug screens, biometric screening, insurance exams, etc.).
• Administer oral solutions per established training.
• Research test/client information; verify written and electronic orders using lab technology systems.
• Navigate a computer and enter data accurately.
• Obtain ID, enter billing information, and collect payments as required.
• Process specimens: label, centrifuge, aliquot, freeze, and prepare for transport as needed.
• Perform non‑patient facing duties including inventory, supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and using email.
• Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data.
• Maintain all phlebotomy logs (maintenance, temperature logs, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Complete online and in‑person training courses promptly.

Qualifications

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic training preferred).
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.

The position requires effective communication in English.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to job duties involving sensitive information and interaction with customers.

Quest Diagnostics honors service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.