# Phlebotomist - PTOBGYN Associates of Erie PC - Erie, PA 16507## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School or EquivalentCategoryHealth Care## Description**SUMMARY:**The Laboratory Phlebotomist is a supportive position to the Lab. This position reports to the Lab Supervisor.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Ensure all lab work has an order in the patient’s chart or a written order that can be scanned into the patient’s chart.* Draw bloodwork according to policy.* Process and enter requisitions for lab work going to ACL, Quest and LabCorp. Fax all GBBS results to L&D. This is done by a comment on the send out order.* Ensure all in-house tests are ordered, drawn or received in the drawing room. Mark tests on the encounter form with the diagnosis code. Enter requisitions for in-house labs if time allows.* Check bins in the fishbowls hourly and bring samples/encounter forms to the lab.* Forward all in-house tasks to supervisor’s task board after documenting the drawing phlebotomist’s initials.* Forward PAP task to appropriate person.* Call patients regarding missed appointments for bloodwork and schedule a new appointment in the computer.* Clean and stock the drawing room.* Monitor drawing supplies and order as necessary.* Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.* Other duties as assigned.## Qualifications* Knowledge of phlebotomy services* Strong organization and interpersonal skills* Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations* Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.* Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work* Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.* Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing* Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner* Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Physicians, Supervisors and peers**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:**This position has no supervisory responsibilities.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.Occupational Exposure:Category 1 Has a high risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensCategory 2 Has a moderate risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensCategory 3 Has a low risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.Other: Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.**POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:**This is a part-time position. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm **REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:**Must have at least a high school education.**OTHER DUTIES:**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.