PRN TO POSSIBLE FULL-TIME PHLEBOTOMIST

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At the direction and control of the Lab Director, the Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Receives or properly obtains specimens for laboratory analysis, primarily by venipuncture but also by other means Performs select routine laboratory tests as needed Ensures that tests are performed accurately and efficiently, and that the results are recorded and reported in a timely manner Assists the MTs, MLTS, & Lab Assistants as needed Ensures work areas & phlebotomy trays are kept clean and disinfected Assists management in keeping an appropriate inventory of supplies and restocks areas as needed Provides a variety of clerical and receptionist duties for the department Communicates with providers’ office and other staff to obtain complete information needed for payment (proper diagnoses, billing information, proper signatures) by Medicare and other payers Understands relationship of proper specimen collection to patient outcome Works with laboratory staff to clarify physicians’ orders Ensures proper and complete entry of orders into the lab’s computer system Customer service driven, patient-focused and friendly Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to: Reaching and grasping with arms and hands Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy Using a keyboard to enter or transform words or data Hearing in normal and soft tones Ability to read and understand written English words and sentences Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English words and sentences Ability to understand spoken English words and sentences Ability to communicate with others by telephone and e-mail
Understanding, supporting and promoting the organizational values inherent in the philosophy of Mena Regional Health System
Performing job duties in a manner which demonstrates the values of Mena Regional Health System and its commitment to customer service
Ability to use good judgment with good computer skills
Safety Sensitive Position
Working with confidential information
Performing life-threatening procedures
Complying with Human Resources policies and procedures
Practice regular and punctual attendance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

Receives or properly obtains specimens for laboratory analysis, primarily by venipuncture but also by other means
Performs select routine laboratory tests as needed
Ensures that tests are performed accurately and efficiently, and that the results are recorded and reported in a timely manner
Assists the MTs, MLTS, & Lab Assistants as needed
Ensures work areas & phlebotomy trays are kept clean and disinfected
Assists management in keeping an appropriate inventory of supplies and restocks areas as needed
Provides a variety of clerical and receptionist duties for the department
Communicates with providers’ office and other staff to obtain complete information needed for payment (proper diagnoses, billing information, proper signatures) by Medicare and other payers
Understands relationship of proper specimen collection to patient outcome
Works with laboratory staff to clarify physicians’ orders
Ensures proper and complete entry of orders into the lab’s computer system
Performs other duties as assigned
May be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis