Lead Phlebotomist - 87th Ave
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Phlebotomist to support our phlebotomy team and ensure exceptional patient care. This role blends clinical responsibilities with leadership functions, acting as a key resource for staff and assistance for the Phlebotomy Supervisor. Will mentor and train others, improve workflows, and contribute to a positive team culture. Oversee daily patient flow and delegate tasks to ensure smooth operations. Must have active WA State Phlebotomist credential Location: 87th Ave location Schedule: M-T-TH-F from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Wednesdays off
Requirements
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, compassionate approach to staff support
- Ability to build positive relationships with patients, providers, and colleagues
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
- Ability to communicate clearly in meetings and written formats
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program (required)
- Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist license (required)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical phlebotomy experience (required)
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience preferred
- Experience with CLIA-waived testing preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Reassign staff and coordinate cross-site coverage as needed
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff questions and troubleshooting
- Assist with scheduling, vacation coordination, and sick call coverage
- Support timecard review and basic administrative tasks
- Research and communicate first-level issue resolutions
- Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive work environment
- Create monthly work schedules for phlebotomy staff
- Help maintain the Specimen Collection Manual
- Train staff on new processes and monitor compliance
- Contribute agenda items and training content for departmental meetings
- Perform regular Phlebotomist duties as needed
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- AD&D
- long term disability
- health savings account
- flexible spending account
- employee assistance program
- supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.)
- 401k retirement plan
- employer matching contribution up to 4%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
