Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Phlebotomist I collects and processes specimens, verifies test orders, records patient and billing information, and performs related administrative and site-support duties. The role is based in San Francisco, California, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and a rotational Every Third Saturday shift in Daly City from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. A state phlebotomy license is required; Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada. The listed pay range is $27.00 to $29.45 per hour. Salary offers consider factors such as relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications, as well as market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Quest offers benefits and programs intended to support employees and their families. Benefits may vary based on whether the position is part-time or full-time and may include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours, well-being and mental health programs, vacation and health/flex time, holidays and a MyDay off, financial coaching, a 401(k) with company match after 12 months of service, an employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, annual incentive plans, matching gifts, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Medical assistant or paramedic training and phlebotomy certification are preferred, although certification is required in California, Nevada, and Washington. One year of phlebotomy experience, customer service experience in a retail or service environment, and keyboard/data entry experience are also listed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair-chance laws.

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.
Keyboard and data-entry experience.
Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred, but required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
Customer service experience in a retail or service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens according to established procedures, including for drug screens, biometric screening, and insurance exams.
Administer oral solutions according to 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 by labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing them for transport as required by test order.
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

Day 1 medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees working 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 buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.