Clinic Phlebotomist & Health Screening Specialist

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites applications for a Phlebotomist to join our private clinic team. The successful candidate will perform venipuncture, collect capillary blood, and conduct basic health screenings while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include accurate specimen labeling, documentation, and adherence to infection control standards. You will support physicians and nursing staff and ensure a tidy, compliant work environment in a retail clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric.
• Certificate or Diploma in Phlebotomy or related health care field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in total rewards, experience in a private clinic or primary healthcare setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Basic life support (BLS) or first aid certification.
• Proven competency in venipuncture and capillary blood collection.
• Computer literate - MS Office.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection following established protocols.
• Label, handle, store, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis accurately.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of collected specimens.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety during all procedures.
• Record and report screening results accurately in patient records.
• Verify patient identity and explain procedures clearly to ensure informed consent.
• Provide reassurance and professional support to patients, including children and anxious individuals.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Dispose of sharps and biohazard waste according to clinic policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Prepare phlebotomy equipment and screening tools before procedures.
• Monitor and report stock levels of consumables and supplies.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of equipment where applicable.
• Accurately document procedures and results in electronic or paper medical records.
• Comply with clinic policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support clinic workflow and collaborate with healthcare professionals as needed.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary blood collection

Basic health screening procedures

Infection control principles

EMR systems

MS Office

Willing to work retail hours

Education

Grade 12/ Matric

Certificate or Diploma in Phlebotomy

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites applications for a Phlebotomist to join our private clinic team. The successful candidate will perform venipuncture, collect capillary blood, and conduct basic health screenings while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include accurate specimen labeling, documentation, and adherence to infection control standards. You will support physicians and nursing staff and ensure a tidy, compliant work environment in a retail clinic setting.