Phlebotomist I Part-Time

Quest Diagnostics • Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist I collects specimens and performs related patient-facing and administrative duties according to established procedures. The role includes collecting specimens for drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams; administering oral solutions after appropriate training; verifying test and client information; and entering data accurately using laboratory technology systems. It also involves obtaining identification, recording billing information, collecting payments when required, and preparing specimens for testing or transport.

The position performs non-patient-facing duties such as managing inventory, stocking supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and using email. The employee must follow departmental policies and procedures, maintain required logs, assist with statistics and data submissions, and complete training on time. The listed pay range is $21.60–$23.15 per hour. The position is part-time in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
• Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Keyboard and data-entry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Medical assistant or paramedic training.
• Phlebotomy certification, except where required by state law.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures, including for drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test and client information and confirm and verify written and electronic orders using laboratory technology systems, client contact, and approved tools.
• Navigate computer systems and accurately enter data.
• Obtain identification, accurately enter billing information, and collect payments when required in accordance with corporate policies.
• Process specimens by labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing them for transport as required by test orders.
• Perform non-patient-facing duties, including inventory, stocking supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and using email as appropriate.
• Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Assist with compiling and submitting statistics and data when required.
• Maintain appropriate phlebotomy logs, including maintenance and temperature logs, promptly and at the required frequency.
• Complete online and in-person training courses on time.

Benefits

• Eligible part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week may receive vacation and Health/Flex Time.
• Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
• Annual performance bonus compensation may be available to successful candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED