Send Out Clerk/Phlebotomist

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Rhode Island is seeking a phlebotomy professional responsible for registration, preparation, processing, and verification of specimens for reference laboratories. The role may include performing various phlebotomy procedures, with certification and current competency.

Responsibilities include accurate data entry, coordinating specimen handling, and communication with healthcare teams. A high school diploma or GED and phlebotomy certification are required, with preferred one

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred with certification.

Responsibilities

• Process and package specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Enter patient information accurately into the system and verify demographics and insurance details.
• Review test orders and ensure proper specimen processing procedures.
• Monitor phlebotomy station and process specimens including add-ons, stat orders, and notify staff.
• Communicate testing requirements or results to patient care givers.
• Maintain work area and order necessary supplies.
• Cover inpatient phlebotomy as needed if certified/competent.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the registration, preparation, processing, verification of result entry and follow up of specimens for reference laboratories. Based on department needs, assist in the performance of all forms of phlebotomy procedures (requires phlebotomy certification and up to date competency).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes and packages specimens for transport to all reference laboratories
• Enters patient information into the correct system, verifying patient demographics, updating & verifying insurance information, etc. as needed. Enter patient test information into the computer making any necessary corrections or changes.
• Research test orders and establish necessary requirements for proper processing of specimens. Assists supervisor/manager in updating and changing protocols when needed.
• Monitors phlebotomy station bench when needed, processes specimens to include, but not limited to: in-labbing, add-ons, stat orders, delivery and notification to phlebotomy staff when needed.
• Communicates to patient care givers any testing requirements or results
• Maintains the work area, including ordering of all necessary supplies.
• Help to cover inpatient phlebotomy as needed if certified/competency is current
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required. A minimum of one year of Phlebotomy experience is preferred with phlebotomy certification.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.