Phlebotomist I

Pride Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Phlebotomist I to join our patient services team in Ocala, FL. The role involves venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and travel to multiple Patient Service Centers and physician offices based on business needs.

You will ensure safe, accurate collection and maintain HIPAA-compliant records. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma, and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of recent phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• High school diploma or GED required; related training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred (required only in CA, NV, WA).

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary, and specimen collections across patient ages.
• Label, process, package, and prepare specimens per procedures.
• Maintain specimen integrity for clinical and forensic collections.
• Verify patient identity and accurate labeling in presence.
• Document and maintain HIPAA-compliant patient records.
• Provide excellent patient service and explain procedures.
• Travel between PSCs and physician offices as needed.
• Follow safety, OSHA, and infection control guidelines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; meet productivity.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Pediatric/geriatric collection

Capillary collection

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Travel between PSCs

Labeling/processing

Medical office familiarity

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training

Paramedic training

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist I

Location: Ocala FL 34471

Duration: 2 months contract to hire

Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Monday-Saturday (Schedule Varies)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II - Float to join our Patient Services team in the Miami, FL area. As the face of the organization, you will provide exceptional patient care while performing venipuncture and specimen collection in a safe, accurate, and professional manner. This position requires traveling between multiple Patient Service Centers (PSCs) and physician offices based on business needs. The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, and experienced in pediatric, adult, and geriatric specimen collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary, and specimen collections on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Collect, label, process, package, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
• Perform both clinical and forensic specimen collections while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Verify patient identity and ensure specimens are accurately labeled in the patient's presence.
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by explaining collection procedures and helping patients feel comfortable.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while following OSHA and infection control guidelines.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting productivity and turnaround time expectations.
• Travel to multiple Patient Service Centers and physician offices as scheduled.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Area Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant or Paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred (required only in CA, NV, and WA).
• 1-3 years of recent phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience with pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections is required.
• Previous Patient Service Center (PSC) experience preferred.
• Strong specimen collection, processing, labeling, and documentation skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer and keyboard/data entry proficiency.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.