Phlebotomist: Patient-Centric Lab Specialist

UnitedHealth Group; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plan options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Phlebotomist at our Bedford, TX location to perform venipuncture, collect and process specimens, and ensure accurate data entry and reporting. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, with standard daytime hours. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) and paid time off, and opportunities for career development within a global health organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.
• 1+ years of experience with computer literacy.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• 1+ years of experience with laboratory tools and collecting materials.
• 1+ years of data entry experience.
• 1+ years of experience working in a lab.
• 1+ years of experience of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture using vacutainer, syringe, and butterfly techniques; capillary punctures using heel and finger stick techniques on patients
• Collects, identifies, labels, and processes specimens according to protocol
• Instructs patients on urine collection procedures and allocates urine specimens
• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area and ensures preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment and monitors
• Maintains knowledge of all routine containers and minimum volumes required for specimen collection, and complies with laboratory ordering and billing compliance
• Enters laboratory data accurately into the computer system and responds timely to abnormal and panic values
• Distributes laboratory reports
• Monitors biohazard waste
• Adheres to patient confidentiality policy
• Adheres to the organization and governmental standards, rules, and regulations
• Prioritizes workload to efficiently provide Providers with the information necessary
• Performs clerical duties
• Promotes good customer service and demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette

Skills

Computer literacy

Customer service experience

Laboratory tools experience

Data entry experience

Experience working in a lab

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

National certification/registration (Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist) or ability to obtain within 180 days

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Phlebotomist at our Bedford, TX location to perform venipuncture, collect and process specimens, and ensure accurate data entry and reporting. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, with standard daytime hours. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) and paid time off, and opportunities for career development within a global health organization.