Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant

University of California; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and comprehensive

Relocation assistance available

Onsite café and fitness center

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant to support the Rheumatology Center of Excellence. The role involves specimen collection, clinical duties, and basic administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be detail-oriented with strong communication skills; prior phlebotomy experience is preferred. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional variations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 months relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently or in a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and compassionate patient care.
• Professionalism interacting with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood, urine, and other samples; prepare specimens for lab.
• Document orders and retrieve lab information from EMR.
• Perform POC testing for CLIA-waived tests.
• Record medications, allergies, and medical history; manage referrals.
• Transport patients and assist staff with mobility as needed.
• Maintain accurate records for clinical and research databases.
• Handle phones, charts, billing info, and patient communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Professionalism

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CAREERS AT OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Have big ideas, passion, and a desire to grow? Join us and make a difference.

For multiple consecutive years, Foundation employees have voted OMRF among “Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces.”

Our mission: “...so that more may live longer, healthier lives.” Learn more at omrf.org.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Rheumatology Center of Excellence within Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is looking for a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant that will be responsible for the following tasks:

SPECIMEN COLLECTION & LABORATORY TASKS

• Collecting blood, urine, and other samples.
• Obtaining and understanding specimen and test information.
• Documenting physician orders as required.
• Retrieving orders, requisitions, and labels from EMR for accurate collection and labeling of specimens.
• Processing samples by centrifugation, pipetting, aliquoting, and slide preparation as required by receiving clinical and research laboratories.
• Preparing specimens for transport to lab.
• Performing POC testing for CLIA-waived tests.

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Obtaining vital signs, weight checks and general patient-comfort needs.
• Recording medications, allergies, and other medical history.
• Refilling medications, obtain prior authorizations, scan and copy medical records, route referrals, and perform other patient care management tasks as assigned.
• Transporting patients and assisting staff with moving patients with wheelchairs.

ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL TASKS

• Maintaining accurate records, documents and files as required for both clinical and research databases.
• Assisting with clerical duties such as answering phones, preparing charts, charge entry, assessing and verifying patient test requests and billing information.
• Restocking rooms and supply areas as needed.
• Providing patient results to physician offices, as necessary.
• Fielding patient phone calls and messages and liaise between patients, providers, and other patient care facilities.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months relevant experience or combination of education and experience.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Professionalism interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a phlebotomist.

Work Hours

Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. However, hours may vary with advanced notice depending on workload and need for office coverage.

OMRF Overview

Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, “... so that more may live longer, healthier lives.” Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.