Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Annual incentive plan

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Oakland, CA seeks a Phlebotomist I to collect specimens, process samples, and support clinical testing operations. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with rotational weekends.

California requires a state phlebotomy license; the position offers a competitive hourly pay range and potential annual bonus based on performance. Great benefits and career advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• This position requires a state phlebotomy license in CA; CA does not accept NHA licenses.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred and may be required in certain states.
• One year phlebotomy experience and customer service experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to procedures (drug screens, biometric screenings).
• Administer oral solutions per training.
• Verify orders and enter data using lab systems.
• Navigate computer systems and enter billing information accurately.
• Process specimens: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, and preparing for transport.
• Perform non-patient facing duties: inventory, sanitizing, filing, phones, email.
• Follow departmental policies and maintain logs and records.
• Assist with statistics submissions and data compilation.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in CA/NV/WA

Tools

Lab technology systems

Job description

Job Description

This position requires you to have a state phlebotomy license. (Quest does not accept NHA licenses in CA, WA, NV).

Phlebotomist I - Oakland, CA, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with rotational weekends

Pay range: $24.10 - $28.75 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 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
• and so much more!

Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

• Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.
• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.
• Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate.
• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.
• Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
• Complete online and in person training courses timely.

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 the ability to effectively communicate in English.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, 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 the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

Quest Diagnostics honors our 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.