PHLEBOTOMIST

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At the direction and control of the Lab Director, the Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients. This role involves performing select routine laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in test performance and results reporting, and assisting other laboratory staff. The position also includes clerical and receptionist duties, communicating with providers' offices for billing information, and understanding the importance of proper specimen collection for patient outcomes. The Phlebotomist will ensure proper entry of orders into the lab's computer system and provide patient-focused customer service. The role may require working evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
Prior experience preferred
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
Working with confidential information
Performing life-threatening procedures
Complying with Human Resources policies and procedures
Practice regular and punctual attendance

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.