About the position
The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services. We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve with a focus on the Latino Spanish-Speaking Communities. We are currently looking for qualified candidates for our Phlebotomist, On-Call role. Please note: this role requires an applicant to be bilingual (English/Spanish). This position reports to the Clinic Manager and is an On-Call, Non-Exempt role with a starting hourly rate of $22.94. On-call/as-needed employees who decline or are not available for three (3) or more work assignments and/or do not work at least once during a 6-month period are subject to separation from their on-call/as-needed position.
Responsibilities
- Ensures proper preparation of lab procedures and safe collection of specimens, as dictated in Lab Manual or in documented Standing Orders.
- Performs blood collection in a safe and efficient manner for patients at assigned or other sites as needed.
- Performs routine maintenance and sanitation of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezer, and collection areas in the Laboratory in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates current knowledge of test terminology ordered in the laboratory.
- Notifies patients of laboratory results in a timely manner, in collaboration with Lead Phlebotomist, per protocols required by Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
- Follows the California Business and Professional Code Section 1246 and the California Code of Regulation 1034.
- Completes all necessary paperwork for adequate specimens and test orders in a timely manner.
- Proactively checks all lab orders in EHR and population health registry to ensure all specimens are obtained in one (1) lab visit whenever possible.
- Communicates with internal and external Laboratory partners (i.e. LabCorp, Quest, DPH) as needed.
- Ensures proper and timely check-in of Laboratory patients. Trains other staff in Laboratory check-in procedure.
- Conducts routine supply inventory check and ordering, in collaboration with Lead Phlebotomist.
- Routinely maintains the Phlebotomist Manual and reviews Laboratory policies & procedures.
- Conducts routine schedule maintenance of Laboratory schedule.
- Conducts quality assurance reviews. Identifies areas of improvement, and follows up with Lead Phlebotomist.
- Participates in quality improvement projects, as necessary.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (CPT-1 preferred).
- High School Diploma or GED and graduated from an accredited training program.
- BLS and CPR Certification required.
- One year in phlebotomy or health care experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.
- Knowledgeable with navigating an Electronic Health Record System.
- As a condition of employment, all candidates are required to meet specific immunization standards.
Nice-to-haves
- One year in phlebotomy or health care experience preferred.
Benefits
- Starting hourly rate of $22.94.
