Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Phlebotomist II to collect specimens and support lab operations. Typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM with rotational weekends. Pay starts at $21.50+ per hour depending on experience.

You will verify orders, enter data, and handle billing information while maintaining logs and adhering to procedures. The role requires reliable transportation and a flexible, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Three years phlebotomy experience required, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to procedures (drug screens, biometric screening, insurance exams).
• Administer oral solutions per training.
• Verify orders using lab technology and client contact.
• Navigate computer systems and enter data accurately.
• Enter billing information and collect payments per policy.
• Process specimens: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, transport prep.
• Perform non-patient duties: inventory, stock, sanitizing, filing, phones, email.
• Follow departmental policies and maintenance of logs and stats.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Driver's license

Job description

Phlebotomist II - Des Moines, IA, Monday to Friday, hours vary between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with rotational weekends.

Pay range: $21.50+ per hour

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

• Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.