Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics•Pembroke Pines, FL

About The Position

The Phlebotomist I collects specimens and performs related patient-facing and non-patient-facing duties in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a rotational Saturday shift from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Pay starts at $20.00 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The role involves collecting specimens under established procedures, verifying orders and client information, entering data and billing information, processing specimens for testing and transport, and maintaining required logs and supplies. The position also requires following departmental policies and completing assigned training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to effectively communicate in English.
Keyboard and data-entry experience.

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 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 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 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 who work 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost health assessment program.
Blueprint for Wellness® 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.