Phlebotomist - Patient-Focused Lab Technician (Mon-Fri)

Optum; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plan

Dental and vision

401(k)

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Optum in Bedford, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, specimen processing, and waived testing while delivering compassionate patient care. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and strict adherence to safety, privacy, and regulatory standards.

You will work a 40-hour week (Mon–Fri) with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth. Experience with laboratory tools, data entry, and customer service is valued, and the team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or the ability to obtain the certification 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 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

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Medical terminology

Laboratory experience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certification as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Optum in Bedford, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, specimen processing, and waived testing while delivering compassionate patient care. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and strict adherence to safety, privacy, and regulatory standards.

You will work a 40-hour week (Mon–Fri) with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth. Experience with laboratory tools, data entry, and customer service is valued, and the team