Phlebotomist

UnitedHealth Group • Monroe, NY

122d • $16 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; performs EKG and spirometry on adult and pediatric patients; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy.

Requirements

• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)

Nice To Haves

• Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program

Responsibilities

• Blood collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques
• Identifies and labels specimens appropriately
• Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures
• Enters accessioning data into the computer
• Prepares specimens for send out testing
• Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood
• Attends required meetings
• Enhances professional growth and development through inservice meetings and education programs
• Performs EKG, Holter Monitor, and Spirometry procedures
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs related work as required
• Provide Surgical Scheduling, precertification and scheduling maintenance of surgeries for one or more Physicians
• Provide quality Customer Service to the patients and visitors courteously and promptly
• Must possess solid interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, Management Staff, and Physicians
• Provide surgical instructions, communicate patient financial responsibility, and secure prepayment from patients and/or financial agreements according to established policies and procedures
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and actions with patients, staff, Physicians and Administrators at all times
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed