Patient Services Rep/Phlebotomist (MAKO) TEMP

The Health Alliance•Asheville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for a Patient Services Representative/Phlebotomist. The role involves collecting specimens, processing them, managing data entry, handling billing, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The position requires excellent customer service skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
Excellent phlebotomy skills, including pediatric and geriatric.
Flexibility and availability based on staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
Commitment to all MAKO policies and procedures, including company dress code, Employee Health & Safety, and MAKO Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
Must demonstrate superior customer focus.
Ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors, and patients.
Ability to accelerate and embrace change throughout MAKO.
Knowledge of our business.
Extensive use of phone and PC.
Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
Bending/kneeling.
Pushing/pulling.
Reaching/twisting.
Keyboard/data entry experience.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred.
One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens according to established procedures, including drug screens, blood samples, and processing pathology and cytology samples.
Research test/client information and confirm/verify all written and electronic orders using lab technology systems or directory of services.
Complete all data entry requirements accurately, including patient registration and test order entry from requisitions.
Enter billing information and collect payments when required, safeguarding assets and credit card information.
Perform data entry and process specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing as required.
Work iLabs for assigned accounts daily to ensure accurate data for billing.
Provide necessary CIR and PPE Resolution reporting to the Director as required and scheduled.
Perform departmental-related clerical duties such as data entry, inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones.
Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures, ensuring staff compliance.
Perform verification of patient demographic information and initials, including patient signature post-venipuncture, to confirm tube labeling accuracy.
Assist with the compilation and submission of monthly statistics and data.
Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner (e.g., maintenance logs, temperature logs).
Complete training courses and stay up-to-date with the latest phlebotomy techniques.
Travel to Territory Manager meetings if held off-site or off normal shift.
Participate in special projects and teams.
Stay up-to-date on company communications.