Associate Phlebotomist- Outpatient Blood Draw

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

3d • $19

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in a clinical laboratory or as a medical assistant and CPR, CAN, PBT, MLA, or CPT Certification.

Responsibilities

• An Associate Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients for laboratory testing, transfusions, donations, or research.
• This role involves properly identifying patients, ensuring safe and sterile collection techniques, and accurately labeling and handling samples
• Daily and constant interaction with patients.
• Works closely on a regular basis with internal clinic staff and various departments at UAMS.
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Contacts the appropriate provider if a patient does not have active lab orders in EPIC or if there are questions about patient orders.
• Contacts the clinical laboratory if there are questions about specific test orders or if special specimen collection tubes are needed.
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees