Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist-SEIU (40hr/wk)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

8d•$27 - $41

About The Position

Performs venipuncture and capillary specimen collection on patients. Depending on the work location, the position may involve in-house phlebotomy and specimen processing, phlebotomy in a physician office, or registration and phlebotomy in a patient service center. The role requires effective communication with laboratory colleagues, clients, physicians, medical office staff, and patients.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent, or applicable coursework toward obtaining required Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomy (MA-P) certification.
Medical terminology knowledge.
Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an approved phlebotomy-training program with successful completion of a required internship, or relevant work experience.
Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory customer service or specimen processing role.
Previous training and competence in addressing the varied customer-service needs of clinicians and their office staff.
Working knowledge of relevant government regulations, particularly Medicare and Washington State medical test site regulations.
Working knowledge of College of American Pathologists (ASCP) and Joint Commission (TJC) inspection criteria.
PBT(ASCP).

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture blood sample collections on patients of all age groups, and accurately identify and label specimens according to laboratory protocol.
Use the laboratory information system or other reference laboratory web-based applications to independently resolve complex issues in a sensitive, caring, and timely manner.
Process specimens according to laboratory protocol, including proper handling, centrifugation, storage, packaging, and transport.
Collect insurance and financial information necessary for proper billing, including following requirements for ABNs and completing MSPQ information.
Accurately enter orders and patient demographic information in the laboratory information system.
Answer and navigate calls accurately, efficiently, and courteously using effective customer-service practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.