Phlebotomist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist I in Lake Elsinore, California. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and pays $24.00 to $25.70 per hour. A state phlebotomy license is required; Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, verifying orders and client information, entering data, and providing customer-facing and administrative support. The position also requires maintaining logs, following departmental procedures, and completing required training. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Medical assistant or paramedic training and phlebotomy certification are preferred, although certification is required in California, Nevada, and Washington. One year of phlebotomy experience and customer service experience are preferred; keyboard and data-entry experience are required.
Requirements
- A state phlebotomy license is required. Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Keyboard and data-entry experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English.
Nice To Haves
- Medical assistant or paramedic training.
- Phlebotomy certification is preferred generally; it is required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
- 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 lab technology systems, client contact, and approved tools.
- Navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
- Obtain identification, accurately enter billing information, and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
- Process specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing them for transport as required by the test order.
- Perform non-patient-facing duties, including managing 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, in a timely manner and at the required frequency.
- Complete online and in-person training courses on time.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- healthyMINDS mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- Six holidays plus one MyDay off.
- FinFit financial coaching and services.
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability insurance, with a buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
