Phlebotomy Lab Assistant II - Impactful Patient Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant II to collect blood samples and process clinical specimens in a fast-paced hospital lab. You will enter data into EMR/LIS, label specimens with precision, and support patient care across age groups.

The role requires strong phlebotomy skills, attention to HIPAA, and the ability to work on-site in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant II role requires on-the-job or structured phlebotomy training.
• Duties include collecting blood samples and processing specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Familiarity with EMR/LIS and hospital laboratory workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood for diagnostic testing from patients across age groups.
• Enter patient demographics, test orders, and billing info into EMR/LIS.
• Label specimens accurately and ensure proper sample handling.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection per SOPs.
• Maintain a safe, orderly work area and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Hospital laboratory receiving area experience

Tools

EMR/LIS

Pneumatic tube system

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant II to collect blood samples and process clinical specimens in a fast-paced hospital lab. You will enter data into EMR/LIS, label specimens with precision, and support patient care across age groups.

The role requires strong phlebotomy skills, attention to HIPAA, and the ability to work on-site in a collaborative team environment.