Phlebotomist (PRN Weekend Nights)

Western Missouri Medical Center•Warrensburg, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Clinic Phlebotomist, the expectation is that the employee will maintain a high degree of professionalism and ethics and will maintain strict confidentiality as dictated by HIPAA. The Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant, under the supervision of the Clinic Manager, is responsible for aiding in the delivery of health care by obtaining specimens of bodily fluids from patients and processing them for testing or transport to reference laboratories.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of medical experience in a laboratory or equivalent combination of training and experience
Excellent customer relation skills-Ability to communicate well under stressful conditions both on the telephone and in face to face encounters.
Ability to maintain accurate records-good organizational skills.
Able to concentrate and complete detailed work despite frequent interruptions.
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and/or carry up to 100 lbs.
Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
Ability to travel 0-5% of the time, including flying and driving rental cars.
To accommodate travel, must be able to transport own suitcases and portable computer estimated at 25 pounds.
Maintain professional certification
Maintain a current and valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant or phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain laboratory specimens from patients as directed
Transport specimens safely and without delay to proper laboratory for testing
Ensure all specimens are clearly and properly labeled and sent to billing correctly
Maintain laboratory records, informs appropriate physician of results, and phones or mails results to patients as directed.
Prepare, clean, and maintain supplies in drawing area(s) and nursing stations.
Assist with scheduling tests and treatments
Collaborate with the patient, physician, and other care team members in assessing the patient’s progress toward individual health care goals.
Create, copy, file and maintain patient files, records, and other information
Compile and condense technical and statistical data for reports and records
Participate in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
Attend regular meetings and/or training for business staff. Also contribute/attend full-team meetings of the entire staff and is involved in evaluating the performance of the Care Team and all quality improvement activities.
Maintain strict confidentiality
Treat staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect
Perform other essential duties as assigned.