Phlebotomist - Zephyrhills

Florida Medical Clinic•Zephyrhills, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist works independently or with minimal supervision across laboratory functions, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical duties. The role is expected to support laboratory operations during temporary supervisory absences and complete work accurately, efficiently, and on time. The position is based at the Zephyrhills location and may require travel to other Florida Medical Clinic work locations as requested. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least one year of experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong computer proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent phlebotomy skills for pediatric and geriatric patients.
Obtain phlebotomy certification within six months of hire from ASCP, NPA, ASPT, NHA, or another certification program requiring a phlebotomy rotation with at least 100 patient collections.
CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

Support patient registration and front-office laboratory functions, including verifying insurance, collecting payments, issuing receipts, obtaining orders and diagnosis codes, and completing required forms.
Perform laboratory opening tasks and clerical duties, including printing labels and logs, handling faxes and phone calls, directing communications, and preparing deposits.
Add tests, handle recollections and drug-screen collections, quote laboratory prices, and follow protocols for ambiguous, verbal, STAT, and panic-result orders.
Identify patients correctly, verify orders and requisitions, perform venipuncture and peripheral IV insertion, and use appropriate phlebotomy techniques and personal protective equipment.
Collect specimens at a pace of approximately six patients per hour, prepare and label specimens for transport, and record required collection information on requisitions.
Provide phlebotomy services to physicians’ offices and other departments when needed.
Prepare and distribute reports, resolve missing billing information, process internal billing charges, work outstanding-test and error reports, and retrieve or transmit results and requisitions.
Process specimens, including spinning down samples, checking for fibrinogen and clots, pouring off specimens into special transport tubes, preparing courier shipments, handling STAT specimens, and performing Flex-e Suite clean-outs.
Monitor and maintain supply inventory, order and distribute supplies, and keep the supply area organized.
Use Intergy, Flex-e Suite, LCM, Clinicians, laboratory information systems, and related tools to access results, register patients, manage insurance information, create requisitions, retrieve and transmit results, and print billing reports and work lists.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and assist with office supplies and phone service procedures.
Travel to other Florida Medical Clinic work locations as requested and work flexible hours to meet departmental needs.
Maintain punctual attendance, comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures, provide positive customer service, and perform other assigned duties.