Patient Service Tech I/II- Lab Services - Kelsey Seybold Clinics: Fairfield

UnitedHealth Group • Cypress, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, is a leading health care organization with over 40 locations throughout Houston. It is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care, offering services from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. The clinic is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Patient Service Technician at varying levels (I, II). The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No experience required if completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program OR 1 year of directly related experience as a phlebotomist in a patient service center, clinic, or hospital setting
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association; must obtain within 30 days of hires
• Experience with computers and windows-based software
• Ability to use related equipment

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience required if completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program OR 3 years of directly related experience as a phlebotomist in a patient service center, clinic, or hospital setting with 1 year of waived testing and specimen processing experience in clinical setting (For PST II)

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and adult venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, and other collection services as ordered by the provider
• Perform CLIA waived testing (i.e. urine dip, pregnancy tests, finger stick blood glucose levels, fecal occult blood tests, rapid influenza tests, finger stick PT/INR, Monospots, sed rates, rapid streps) as described in the laboratory procedure
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and make available for inspections /audits by Lab Supervisor, Lab Director, Lab Consultant and CLIA Surveyors
• Perform necessary quality controls; participate in proficiency testing program as required, maintain lab instruments as indicated by manufacturer recommendations and will follow all safety guidelines in effect
• Includes all duties of Patient Services Technician I (for Patient Service Technician II)

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees