Phlebotomy & Patient Screening Technician

Move Vertical; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Move Vertical is seeking entry-level Phlebotomy and Patient Screening Technicians to engage with patients, collect blood specimens, and record information. The role emphasizes accurate labeling, proper documentation, and adherence to safety and HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient data, preparing collection areas, and maintaining supplies while communicating professionally with healthcare staff. This position involves direct patient interaction and routine blood collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current HIPAA training certificate required.
• Completion of phlebotomy training program or documented phlebotomy training.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic record systems.
• Strong attention to detail and professional communication.
• Comfortable with blood, needles, and handling 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.
• 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.

Skills

Professional communication

Patient-service skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Infection-control procedures

Blood/needles handling

HIPAA compliance

EHR entry proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

National phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Tools

Electronic systems (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 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