Phlebotomy Support Tech - Nixa

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Phlebotomy Support Technician I for CoxHealth Center Nixa, MO. The role focuses on blood specimen collection, processing, and accurate labeling to ensure correct patient results.

You will work in a dynamic health system with day shifts and opportunities to contribute across the patient-care continuum. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and within teams.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Support Technician I collects and processes specimens as directed.
• Confirms patient ID and collects specimens in appropriate tubes.
• Labels specimens accurately and updates orders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and processing according to protocol.
• Accession and update patient orders as required.
• Communicate effectively with staff and management.

Skills

Phlebotomy basics

Communication

Teamwork

Computers/IT literacy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equiv

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth Center Nixa: 501 N Old Wilderness Rd, Nixa, Missouri, United States of America, 65714 Department: 1205 Primary Care Nixa Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: Varied Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

The Phlebotomy Support Technician I is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. Processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing. Accessions, updates information and makes corrections to orders as needed.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• Required: None


• Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experience

Skills

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills


• Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.


• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams


• Proficient in using computers and computer systems


• Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: None

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation’s Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we’ve created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you’re about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That’s why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.