Job DetailsJob Location
- OBGYN
- Associates of
- Erie
- PC -
- Erie,
- PA 16507Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeEducation
- Level:
- High
- School or
- EquivalentSalary
- Range: $18.00 - $22.00
- HourlyJob
- Shift:
- DayJob
- Category:
- Health
- CareSUMMARY: The Laboratory Phlebotomist is a supportive position to the Lab. This position reports to the Lab Supervisor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ensure all lab work has an order in the patient’s chart or a written order that can be scanned into the patient’s chart. Draw bloodwork according to policy. Process and enter requisitions for lab work going to ACL, Quest and LabCorp. Fax all GBBS results to L&D. This is done by a comment on the send out order. Ensure all in-house tests are ordered, drawn or received in the drawing room. Mark tests on the encounter form with the diagnosis code. Enter requisitions for in-house labs if time allows. Check bins in the fishbowls hourly and bring samples/encounter forms to the lab. Forward all in-house tasks to supervisor’s task board after documenting the drawing phlebotomist’s initials. Forward PAP task to appropriate person. Call patients regarding missed appointments for bloodwork and schedule a new appointment in the computer. Clean and stock the drawing room. Monitor drawing supplies and order as necessary. Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of phlebotomy services Strong organization and interpersonal skills Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude. Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information. Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
- Physicians,
- Supervisors and peers
- Supervisory
- RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
- WORK
- ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
- Occupational
- Exposure: Category 1 Has a high risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens Category 2 Has a moderate risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens Category 3 Has a low risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Physical
- DEMANDS: 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.
Hearing
Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
Speaking
Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
Vision
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
Other
- Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.
- Position
- Type/Expected
- HOURS
- OF
- WORK: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are weekdays, either 8 hours per day/5 days per week or 4 10 hour days/ 4 days per week, depending on office location. This position may require travel to satellite facilities within an hour of the main office.
- Required
- Education
- AND
- EXPERIENCE: Must have at least a high school education with current certification as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Technician or 1 year phlebotomy experience working in a Hospital or Medical Laboratory.
- OTHER
- DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
