Phlebotomy & Patient Screening Technician

Move Vertical; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Move Vertical is hiring entry-level Phlebotomy and Patient Screening Technicians to provide patient care, collect blood specimens, and gather basic health information in a clinical setting.

The role requires careful handling of samples, adherence to infection-control procedures, HIPAA compliance, and accurate documentation in electronic systems. You\'ll greet patients, verify IDs, label specimens, and support inventory and frontline healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Protect patient information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Patient-service skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic systems

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 required
• Maintain 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