Phlebotomy & Patient Screening Technician

Move Vertical; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Move Vertical is seeking motivated candidates for entry-level Phlebotomy and Patient Screening Technician roles in Arlington Heights, IL. The position involves patient interaction, basic health information collection, blood specimen collection, and maintaining records following safety protocols.

You will greet patients, confirm IDs, perform venipuncture, label specimens, enter data into electronic systems, monitor supplies, and ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current HIPAA training certificate required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or documented phlebotomy training.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional communication and patient-service skills.
• Comfortable working with blood, needles, and biological specimens.
• Ability to follow infection-control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for specimen collection.
• Confirm patient identification and required documentation.
• Perform blood collection using established phlebotomy procedures.
• Label and prepare specimens accurately.
• Enter patient and specimen information into electronic systems.
• Monitor inventory and restock basic supplies.
• Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare staff.
• Protect patient information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized collection areas.
• Follow infection-control and bloodborne-pathogen procedures.

Skills

Professional communication

Patient-service skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

HIPAA training certificate

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

We areseeking motivated candidates interested in patient care and specimen collection for entry-level Phlebotomy and Patient Screening Technician opportunities.

The position involves interacting directly with patients, obtaining basic health information, collecting blood specimens, maintaining records, and following established safety and infection-control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for specimen collection
• Confirm patient identification and required documentation
• Perform blood collection using established phlebotomy procedures
• Label and prepare specimens accurately
• Obtain basic patient information and vital signs when requiredMaintain clean and organized collection areas
• Follow infection-control and bloodborne-pathogen procedures
• Enter patient and specimen information into electronic systems
• Monitor inventory and restock basic supplies
• Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare staff
• Protect patient information in accordance with HIPAA requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current HIPAA training certificate required
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or documented phlebotomy training
• Basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional communication and patient-service skills
• Comfortable working with blood, needles, and biological specimens
• Ability to follow infection-control and safety procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• National phlebotomy certification
• Previous healthcare or patient-facing experience
• Current BLS certification