Phlebotomist Test Coordinator - Chicago, IL

Natera • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Natera Test Coordinator Phlebotomist serves patients by scheduling and identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and reconciling paperwork requirements as needed. This is an onsite position in the greater Chicago, IL area PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES PHLEBOTOMY SERVICES: Perform venipunctures to obtain blood specimens with precision and care. Verify patient identity and test requisitions, ensuring accuracy by cross-referencing EMR records and resolving discrepancies. Maintain specimen integrity by following aseptic techniques, department protocols, and isolation procedures. Accurately track collected specimens by documenting initials, date, and collection time, while maintaining daily collection logs. PATIENT CARE COORDINATION: Oversee and coordinate patient care services to ensure efficient and high-quality healthcare delivery. Manage administrative tasks, including accessing patient records, scheduling appointments, and aligning blood draw times with clinic requirements. Collaborate with Field Sales and internal operations teams to provide patient support and ensure continuity of care. Develop and maintain strong patient relationships to encourage ongoing testing and adherence to recommended care plans. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Act as the primary liaison for accounts and Sales, documenting all interactions, communications, and follow-ups. Respond promptly to internal and external customer inquiries, ensuring timely issue resolution. Build rapport with patients, accounts, and Sales teams to resolve missing information and maintain turnaround time (TAT) expectations. Proactively communicate delays and cancellations, facilitating timely sample redraws when necessary. Investigate and resolve escalated issues, providing clear and logical explanations of root causes and resolutions through phone and electronic communications. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND COMPLIANCE: Ensure a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to CAP CLIA standards, legal regulations, and organizational policies. Maintain high-quality results by following department protocols, testing schedules, and recording outcomes in quality control logs. Monitor and report process improvement needs to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, as well as internal operational guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of phlebotomy experience; oncology experience required.
• BS/BA degree (preferred); High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Phlebotomy Certificate (as required by state regulations).
• Serve and protect the Natera clinic community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Strong ability to uphold Natera’s professional standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures to obtain blood specimens with precision and care.
• Verify patient identity and test requisitions, ensuring accuracy by cross-referencing EMR records and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain specimen integrity by following aseptic techniques, department protocols, and isolation procedures.
• Accurately track collected specimens by documenting initials, date, and collection time, while maintaining daily collection logs.
• Oversee and coordinate patient care services to ensure efficient and high-quality healthcare delivery.
• Manage administrative tasks, including accessing patient records, scheduling appointments, and aligning blood draw times with clinic requirements.
• Collaborate with Field Sales and internal operations teams to provide patient support and ensure continuity of care.
• Develop and maintain strong patient relationships to encourage ongoing testing and adherence to recommended care plans.
• Act as the primary liaison for accounts and Sales, documenting all interactions, communications, and follow-ups.
• Respond promptly to internal and external customer inquiries, ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Build rapport with patients, accounts, and Sales teams to resolve missing information and maintain turnaround time (TAT) expectations.
• Proactively communicate delays and cancellations, facilitating timely sample redraws when necessary.
• Investigate and resolve escalated issues, providing clear and logical explanations of root causes and resolutions through phone and electronic communications.
• Ensure a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to CAP CLIA standards, legal regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain high-quality results by following department protocols, testing schedules, and recording outcomes in quality control logs.
• Monitor and report process improvement needs to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, as well as internal operational guidelines.

Benefits

• Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
• Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
• We also offer a generous employee referral program!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees