Phlebotomy Technician - Ambulatory, Days

Baptist Health Care Corporation; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care Corporation in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Ambulatory Care Phlebotomist to collect blood, urine, and tissue samples in outpatient clinics, doctor's offices, or labs. The role emphasizes high-volume patient interaction, accuracy, and excellent customer service.

The position includes venipuncture, specimen labeling, data entry, and maintaining safety and HIPAA standards in a fast-paced setting. A High School diploma is required, and 1 year of phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1 year Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• Organizes work to ensure accuracy and timely completion with emphasis on patient experience.
• Verify patient identity with two identifiers and explain procedures.
• Adheres to HIPAA and infection control standards.
• Greet patients and assist in the lab reception duties.
• Label specimens accurately and prepare them for transport.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Pensacola, FL, United States

Job Description

The Ambulatory Care Phlebotomist works in outpatient settings—clinics, doctor's offices, or labs—collecting blood, urine, and tissue samples from patients. This position performs venipuncture/capillary draws, label specimens, and manage data entry, focusing on high-volume patient interaction, precision, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• Organizes assigned work and ensures the workload is completed in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining an emphasis on patient experience, throughput, and coordination.
• Ensure the proper information is provided on the requisition.
• Operates assigned equipment, performs any required maintenance and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed. Maintains equipment in the condition required by department standards.
• Acts as a receptionist, greet patients, and answer phones in the lab.
• Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to changes in assignments. Cross-trained in all areas and willingly takes on higher level tasks and duties in preparation for increased responsibility. Helps team members when necessary to support the workload of the department.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary techniques (heel/finger sticks) efficiently. Also performs and documents simple tests such as EKGs and glucose monitoring, according to established protocols.
• Verifies patient identity with at least two unique identifiers (e.g., Name and Date of Birth), explains procedures, manages patient anxiet, and ensures accuracy in labeling specimens and processes samples, ensuring proper storage and preparation for transport.
• Adheres strictly to HIPAA and infection control standards.
• Provides clear instructions for self-collected samples (like urine or stool) and manages patients who may have adverse reactions, such as fainting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 1 year Phlebotomy experience Preferred

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 10990
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Posting Date 09/24/2026, 02:03 AM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• FTE 1.0 FT