Phlebotomist- (OBGYN Clinic) Poplar Bluff, MO.

Mohigh; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE is seeking a Phlebotomist - Non-Exempt to join our laboratory team. You will perform blood draws and related specimen handling, greet patients, and ensure accurate data entry for billing and records.

Responsibilities include following opening/closing procedures, verifying insurance information when applicable, and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines while delivering professional customer service in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• BLS certified and able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Follows opening and closing procedures per office guidelines.
• Performs blood draws and specimen handling as needed.
• Greets patients and provides instructions as required.
• Verifies and enters patient information for billing and records.
• Obtains insurance information when necessary and may verify with providers.
• Code and process lab charges accurately.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification preferred

BLS certified

Customer service

Detail oriented

Job description

MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE

PHLEBOTOMIST - NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides professional customer service by obtaining demographic and insurance information (if applicable), and perform necessary phlebotomy skills as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows opening and closing procedures according to office guidelines.
• Blood draws, tissue samples and other bodily fluid draws, as instructed by provider, when lab personnel are short staffed and/or behind.
• Greets patients in polite, prompt, helpful matter and provides any necessary instructions/directions.
• Obtains and enters new patient updates, on every office visit, in the computer system to maintain accuracy for billing if needed.
• Obtains insurance information if necessary; may require verification by contacting insurance companies.
• Enter proper billing charges in the charts for lab services.
• Review billed and captured diagnosis codes for lab.
• Reviews all forms for accuracy and completion according to office policies prior to accepting.
• Receiving and processing specimens to the proper lab either MHHC or outside entity.
• Answers telephone.
• Conducts self in accordance with MHHC's employee handbook.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulation.
• Performing all other duties, as required.

EDUCATION

• High school graduation or GED and;
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Word processing and computer experience.
• Medical/laboratory knowledge preferred.
• Minimum of one-year work or hands on experience in phlebotomy.
• Minimum of one-year work experience in customer service.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Must be BLS certified.

ENVIRONMENTAL /WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a controlled laboratory environment. Work may be stressful at times due to a busy office. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Work may require hand dexterity for telephone and office machine operation. There may be excessive standing while working at the check-in counter. May be occasional lifting of supplies up to 20 lbs.