Phlebotomist

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist plays a vital role in providing accessible and high-quality healthcare services to diverse and underserved populations. This position involves collecting blood samples from patients of all ages, ensuring proper handling and processing of specimens, and maintaining a compassionate and patient-centered approach. The Phlebotomist collaborates with medical staff to support diagnostic testing and public health initiatives while upholding safety and infection control standards. They are required to demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and conscious adherence to infection control protocols

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture techniques for blood collection in a patient-friendly manner.
• Identify and verify patient information to ensure accuracy in specimen labeling and documentation.
• Provide clear explanations of procedures to alleviate patient concerns, particularly for children, elderly patients, and individuals with special needs.
• Properly handle and store specimens.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace while adhering to infection control protocols.
• Assist in community outreach initiatives and health screenings.
• Document patient interactions and procedures accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Support clinical staff with additional tasks, such as checking vital signs or assisting with administrative duties as needed. NOTE: Training can be provided for ancillary skills and tasks.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA guidelines to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Handle all interaction with tact and diplomacy.

* Work in a self-directed manner, managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.

* Possess a high level of confidentiality.

* Serve as a provider representative for internal and external groups as assigned.

* Attend and actively participate in scheduled internal meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting is preferred. Experience working in a community health or public health setting is a plus

Licenses/Certification: Certification in Phlebotomy - CPT I or CPT II

Other skills and abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with various patient populations. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Working knowledge of electronic health records (EHR), lab Information, and labeling systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly stand, walk, talk, hear, taste, or smell.

* Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

* Occasionally sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

Considerations & Statement

Outreach Community Health Centers requires employees in certain departments to be fully vaccinated against MMR, Varicella and Influenza.

Outreach Community Health Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer