Phlebotomist - Outpatient Customer Service

Ohio State University; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Phlebotomist for Outpatient Customer Service to perform specimen collection and processing at various outpatient sites in the Greater Columbus Area. This role requires venipuncture and capillary techniques, patient interaction, and accurate data entry for registrations.

Certifications in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant are preferred. The position is full-time and may involve training and compliance with quality controls and drug screening as part of the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required.
• Maintains certification status and required training.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary draws for specimen collection.
• Label, process, and dispatch specimens to testing locations.
• Greet and direct patients and collect complete patient information for registration and accessioning.
• Potentially perform point-of-care testing and ensure quality control.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Phlebotomist - Outpatient Customer Service# Careers## Phlebotomist - Outpatient Customer ServiceApply: Outpatient Care/Ambulatory: Full time: Posted Today: R161604Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Phlebotomist - Outpatient Customer Service## Department:University Hospital | Outpatient Customer Service**Scope of Position** The Outpatient Service Centers include the phlebotomy draw stations located at various locations around the Greater Columbus Area. Sites include but are not limited Ross Heart Hospital, Martha Morehouse Pavilion, Outpatient Care Dublin, Outpatient Care New Albany, Outpatient Care Lewis Center, Outpatient Care Gahanna, Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, Outpatient Care East, and Hilliard, hours may vary per site to accommodate each outpatient location’s operational and patient service needs. Job functions include but are not limited to specimen collection, specimen processing, and point of care/specimen testing (where applicable).**Position Summary** The patient service technician (PST) performs specimen collection by both venipuncture and capillary puncture, specimen labeling, and specimen processing. Verifies accuracy and quality of specimens collected and dispatches specimens to appropriate testing locations and performs training of others in these techniques. Also performs test requisition entry, greets and directs patients through the lab and gathers complete patient information necessary to complete the registration and accessioning of all procedures done in the area. May also perform point of care testing; ensures accuracy of results and Quality Control measures by maintaining equipment and instruments. Follows policy for chain of custody record keeping for pre-employment urine drug screen collections.**Minimum Qualifications** For Hire: High school diploma or GED is required. At least 1 year of relevant experience is required. Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred, but not required. On going: Maintains certification status (if applicable); meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required meeting essential job functions## Additional Information:## Location:Outpatient Care Lewis Center (0893)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***