Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics•Oakland, CA

10d•$24 - $29

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist I in Oakland, California. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with rotational weekends. 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 completing patient-facing and administrative tasks in accordance with established procedures and company policies. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Medical assistant or paramedic training, phlebotomy certification, one year of phlebotomy experience, and retail or service-environment customer service experience are preferred. Keyboard and data-entry experience is required. The listed pay range is $24.10–$28.75 per hour. Salary offers depend on factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Quest offers benefits and programs that may vary according to whether the position is part-time or full-time. Benefits listed include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours, well-being programs, a no-cost annual health assessment, a mental health program, vacation and health/flex time, holidays and a MyDay off, financial coaching, a 401(k) with company match after 12 months, an employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, annual incentive plans, matching gifts, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

State phlebotomy license required; Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Keyboard and data-entry experience.
Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant or paramedic training.
Phlebotomy certification (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 in accordance with 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 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 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, such as maintenance and temperature logs, in a timely manner and at the required frequency.
Complete online and in-person training courses on time.

Benefits

Medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision insurance for eligible 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.