Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 33,200 - 39,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist I for their Oakland, CA location. This full-time position involves collecting specimens, processing tests, and maintaining logs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and phlebotomy certification.

The role offers a pay range of $24.10 – $28.75 per hour based on experience. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, 401(k) match, and more. Join a diverse team dedicated to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures.
• Administer oral solutions as trained.
• Process specimens for testing as required.
• Maintain phlebotomy logs and training records.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Customer service

Keyboard/data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or paramedic training

Job description

Job Description

Phlebotomist I – Oakland, CA. Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with rotational weekends. State phlebotomy license required; NHA licenses not accepted in CA, WA, NV.

Pay range: $24.10 – $28.75 per hour. Offers are based on skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Eligible for annual performance bonus.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time 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!

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures, including 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.
• Navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Process specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing for transport as required by test order.
• Perform all non‑patient facing duties, including inventory, stocking 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 applicable laws, including 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; partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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