Phlebotomy Unit Clerk
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Phlebotomy Unit Clerk to join its team in New York, NY. The role works directly with medical providers to coordinate patient testing in a fast-paced medical environment, including hospital outreach settings. It combines skilled specimen collection and processing with patient-flow coordination, customer service, data entry, payment collection when required, and administrative duties. The position may require travel to additional sites and flexibility to provide shift coverage. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with alternating Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Additional days and hours may be required. The pay range is $18.10 to $35.76 per hour. Phlebotomists may be eligible for a quarterly performance-based bonus through the PST Incentive Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, subject to the stated eligibility terms.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- AAMA or CMA accreditation.
- At least 2 years of experience as a phlebotomist performing venipunctures.
- In-depth knowledge of phlebotomy duties, responsibilities, and techniques.
- Experience with pediatric and neonatal draws.
- Familiarity with ICD-9 coding.
- Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and comfortably with minimal supervision.
- Reliable transportation and a clean driving record, if applicable.
- Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
- Ability to be flexible with scheduled hours to provide shift coverage as needed.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
- At least 2 years of experience working in a hospital.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient testing needs directly with medical providers in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Navigate hospital settings to attend to client needs in various suites.
- Decipher, collect, and process complex test orders for hospital outreach settings.
- Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all age groups.
- Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests, and other testing.
- Prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
- Address customer-service issues promptly and respectfully.
- Manage and monitor patient flow, wait times, inventory levels, and information logs.
- Promote teamwork, cohesiveness, and effective communication among coworkers.
- Enter patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
- Work with patients and providers to obtain demographic and billing information, and process and collect payments when required.
- Observe and report performance, compliance, or staffing-related issues to supervisors.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as necessary.
- Travel to additional sites when needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to eligibility and schedule terms
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Potential eligibility for a quarterly performance-based PST Incentive Plan bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
