Associate Phlebotomist- Outpatient Blood Draw PRN

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of phlebotomy experience
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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