Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics•Lake Elsinore, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist I collects and processes specimens according to established procedures, including drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams. The role also administers oral solutions after training, verifies test and client information, enters data, and handles billing information and payments when required. Specimen processing may include labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing specimens for transport. The position includes non-patient-facing duties such as maintaining inventory and supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and using email. The employee follows departmental policies and procedures, maintains phlebotomy and related logs, assists with statistics and data submissions, and completes assigned training. The job is based in Lake Elsinore, California, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A state phlebotomy license is required; Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada.

Requirements

  • State phlebotomy license required. Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English.
  • Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
  • Phlebotomy certification is required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Nice To Haves

  • Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
  • Phlebotomy certification preferred.
  • One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
  • Customer service experience in a retail or service environment preferred.
  • Keyboard or data-entry experience.

Responsibilities

  • Collect specimens according to established procedures, including 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, enter billing information accurately, 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.
  • Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
  • Assist with compiling and submitting statistics and data when required.
  • Maintain appropriate phlebotomy logs promptly and at the required frequency, including maintenance and temperature logs.
  • 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.
  • Best-in-class 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.
  • Potential eligibility for annual performance bonus compensation.
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