UnitedHealth Group·Yucaipa, California
The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture across diverse patient populations. Additional duties include processing specimens, performing waived testing, and accurately entering patient data into computer systems.
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Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory duties, including specimen collection, processing, and waived testing.
This position requires excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and a passion for providing exceptional patient care.
Schedule – A 40-hour work week.
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00 pm Location: 33758 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399 Primary Responsibilities: Obtain blood specimens by skin puncture, venipuncture in patient populations ranging from newborn, pediatric to adult and geriatric Follow all laboratory procedures and protocols Accurately enter patient information and tests into the computer and accurately label specimens after the patient are drawn but before patient leaves Deliver specimens to analytical areas Work as a team member within the laboratory department.
Communicate professionally with patients, providers and co-workers Perform other related duties as assigned Adhere to the Phlebotomy Clinical Laboratory Standards When needed, ability to work at other locations What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?
Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.
Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
High School Diploma/GED Current National Certification OR Registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist OR the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment 1+ years of related experience working as Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant 6+ months of experience performing routine blood and urine tests 6+ months of experience with equipment and testing to perform quality control checks Basic level of knowledge of Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) Basic level of computer literacy
Experience at a multi-specialty clinic or acute care facility, and experience with a laboratory computer system New grads welcomed and encouraged to apply Bilingual (English/ Spanish) Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO #RED
Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and a national certification as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant. At least one year of related experience and six months of experience with routine testing and quality control are required.
Market context
Phlebotomist openings in California are often driven by ongoing lab and patient-care needs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer acute care experience and require an active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certificate. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your CPT status and highlight any hospital-based blood draw experience in your application.