Phlebotomist - BBD/Tampa

Florida Medical Clinic • Wesley Chapel, FL

86d

About The Position

This position is expected to function independently or with minimal supervision in all laboratory areas and duties including but not limited to, performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical duties, all of which are to be performed in a timely and efficient manner. Display competence in performing all the job expectations described within this job description.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Phlebotomist Certification
• Minimum of 1 year phlebotomy experience
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Strong computer proficiency
• Strong team player
• Excellent Phlebotomy skills

Responsibilities

• Performs Start duties prior to opening Lab
• Adds tests for add-ons and handles recollects or properly charges STATs to HMO’s
• Copies of insurance cards
• Uses proper stamps on orders such as FROZEN, LabCorp, Quest
• Prints daily logs
• Handles petty cash
• Faxes reports from previous day
• Handles drug screens collections
• Quotes lab prices
• Makes deposits
• Prints labels for requisitions and specimens
• Properly obtains ABN forms for Medicare patients
• Obtains orders from Intergy or patients
• Obtains and uses valid diagnosis codes
• Properly identifies patients
• Collects any monies from patients and issues receipts
• Challenges ambiguous orders and handles according to protocol, taking verbal orders
• Verifies patient insurance information
• Provides services for patients and doctors’ offices such as lab results
• Directs incoming faxes to correct personnel
• Answers phone and assists callers, properly transfers calls
• Calls or faxes any panic or stat results to appropriate provider per written protocol
• Maintains quantity/timeliness of work that produces optimal productivity
• Performs tasks with minimal errors
• Understands and must know how to perform assigned tasks
• Ability to master and understand new work routines in this area
• Demonstrates degree and willingness to put forth in performing these tasks
• Verifies orders and requisitions match, checking all tests
• Ensures ABN is properly filled out and signed
• Labels specimens properly
• Supplies proper information on requisitions pertaining to drawing such as Date, time, initials, number and type of tubes drawn
• Able to draw 6 patients an hour (35 to 40 patients per day)
• Rarely needs a butterfly to draw patients
• Keeps requisitions filed in folder and assists with preparing the folders for scanning
• Provides phlebotomy services to doctor’s offices when needed such as Special Procedures and Family Practice
• Prepares reports for distribution
• Loads any specimens passed through
• Supplies missing billing information such diagnosis to remote labs
• Works internal billing charges, no more than 3 days behind
• Keeps daily requisitions filed correctly and neatly
• Works outstanding tests report for LabCorp and Quest
• Works error logs for LabCorp and Quest
• Retrieves results and transmits requisitions when needed
• Directs incoming mail to correct personnel
• Performs mail-outs daily, obtaining correct addresses for outside providers
• Properly spins down specimens when needed, checking for fibrinogen and clots
• Pours off any specimens needed for special transport tubes
• Prepares specimens for transportation with couriers
• Distributes and handles STATs according to protocol
• Performs 'Clean-outs' in Flex-e Suite
• Keeps accurate inventory of supplies
• Distributes supplies to remote labs such as in-house tubes/patients with instructions
• Keeps supply area neat and clutter free
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Knows how to look up results and print in Intergy, Flex-e Suite, LCM
• Knows how to print patient demographic sheets and insurance cards
• Can load insurances into Intergy and set proper coverage
• Creates requisitions in Clinicians for LabCorp, Quest, LIS
• Can perform result retrieval and transmissions
• Able to print billing reports or work lists for STAT, MAIL, and Fax logs
• Able to register a new patient in Intergy or make changes to existing information
• Properly loads drug studies
• Maintains an organized and clean work area
• Places phones on and off service at the appropriate times
• Participates in maintenance of office supplies
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
• Travels to different FMC locations as needed

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Leadership development programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs
• Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• PTO and flexible leave options
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Backup care for children/elders/pets
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees