Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics•Dunnellon, FL
•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist I collects and processes specimens in accordance with established procedures, including specimens for drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams. The role may include administering oral solutions, verifying test and client information and orders, entering data, obtaining identification, recording billing information, and collecting payments when required. Specimen processing duties include labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing specimens for transport according to test orders. The position also includes non-patient-facing tasks such as maintaining inventory and supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, using email, maintaining phlebotomy and other appropriate logs, and assisting with statistics and data submissions. The employee must follow departmental policies and procedures and complete required training courses on time. Effective communication in English is required.

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 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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