Courier/Phlebotomist

American Health Associates•Columbia, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all duties related to pickup and delivery of patient specimens, delivery of materials and supplies to internal or external AHA customers. Start location: Baltimore, MD driving to PA M-F.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Valid state-issued Driver License; must be at least 21 years old.
Clean driving record for last 5-years; own reliable transportation, must provide proof of required auto insurance coverage (100/300/100).
Clean criminal history, as required for positions with direct patient care; some states require additional background checks including fingerprinting.
Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited training school or equivalent, REQUIRED
Must possess a passion for SAFETY and CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Maintain a valid driver’s license with no restrictions due to law violations.
Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited training school or equivalent

Responsibilities

Pickup and transport coolers of patient specimens from AHA facilities to AHA testing facilities.
Pickup and transport patient specimens from lockboxes at AHA clients.
Pickup and transport patient specimens from Nursing facilities and clients.
Responsible for displaying appropriate helpful, courteous, professional customer service.
Responsible for the safe operation of AHA’s vehicle.
Responsible for reporting to work at assigned time, dressed appropriately and ready to work.
Responsible for following all applicable laws while operating a motor vehicle.
Responsible for maintaining an insurable driver’s license, free of citations and suspensions.
Adheres to established/scheduled route delivery and pickup schedules.
Pickup and deliver patient specimens, supplies, and materials to the correct location.
Performs/completes daily vehicle checklist, reports deficiency to supervisor or designee.
Removes all debris/trash from vehicle daily; take responsible care and maintenance of vehicle.
Responsible for the use and safekeeping of phone.
Willing to assist in periods of increased activity or to cover other shifts/days as needed and work overtime as needed.
Pickup and/or transport STAT samples.
Perform simple maintenance on vehicles when possible.
Ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate and complete and turned in daily.
Monitor and operate cell phone to ensure all orders are complete and received.
Answer phones when called.
Deliver supplies, orders, mail, and other paperwork to clients and employees.
Assist Supply Department, as needed.
Transport supplies/specimens from client to AHA.
Ability to work as a team or individually.
Maintain a professional appearance, greet public in a cheerful manner.
Work holidays, weekends, and health fairs as scheduled.
Is punctual coming to work and completing required duties; consistent in attendance.
Follows established phlebotomy procedures for obtaining samples from patients.
Properly and accurately identify all patients daily according to AHA’s phlebotomy patient identification policy prior to facilitating proper collection.
Ensures that specimens are properly labeled, in the proper tube, and accompanied by a completed requisition, prior to transport.
Follows AHA’s phlebotomy policy on transporting PHI.
Maintain and present a positive attitude and concern for patient and staff safety, quality patient care; consistently demonstrate these attributes in consideration of time-sensitive blood draw requirements.
Other duties as assigned.