Phlebotomist - Full-Time

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Phlebotomist who enjoys working at a fast pace and can manage their time accordingly. The ideal candidate will have outstanding communication skills, be able to multi-task with high attention to a detailed process, and is always willing to go above and beyond to provide outstanding patient care. On-the-job training is provided. Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• From three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Environmental Conditions: None - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Nice To Haves

• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect laboratory specimens from patients of all age groups and instruct patients for special laboratory testing.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary finger sticks or heel sticks punctures; collect other laboratory specimens; instruct patients of all ages on collections of laboratory specimens, and properly identify and label laboratory specimens.
• Access and create patient orders and perform data entry of laboratory test results.
• Provide backup for receptionist duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical Associates top rated health insurance with most comprehensive provider network in the area with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with Immediate Matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) and additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED