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Phlebotomist – Float

UnitedHealth Group·Lake Success, New York

$16 - $29/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 13 days ago
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Phlebotomist – Float · $16 - $29/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -53% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Lake Success, New York ($34.06/hr)
  • 25 similar openings in the Lake Success area · median $34.06/hr
$16.00/hr · p10p90 · $221/hr
this role: $16.00/hrmedian $34.06/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Lake Success, New York rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 53% below the Lake Success, New York median for allied health roles.

The Phlebotomist Float performs venipuncture and capillary collection on diverse patient populations while maintaining laboratory professionalism and safety standards. They are responsible for accurate specimen labeling, data entry into the laboratory system, and traveling between multiple clinical sites to support operations.

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Phlebotomist Float to join our team in Lake Success, NY.

Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring.

Connecting.

Growing together.

The Phlebotomist Float performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy.

Schedule

  • This is a 37.5-hour work week,
  • Monday through
  • Friday between the hours of 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
  • Rotating
  • Saturdays from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

Location

1 Dakota Drive, Lake Success, NY 2 Ohio Drive Lake Success, NY 4045 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 575 Underhill Blvd.

Syosset,

NY

Primary

Responsibilities: Perform routine phlebotomy procedures Ability to distinguish sample types and draw requirements with order of draw for lab testing Navigate laboratory computer system with minimal to no errors Perform pediatric and adult phlebotomy Obtain finger stick collection Verify patient demographics accurately with two patient identifiers Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards

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 Function as an effective team member. Work cooperatively alongside physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff. Display effective communication. Maintain pace of over 4-6 patients per hour. Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks Troubleshoot problems within LIS and partner with LIS team to resolve outstanding issues. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of phlebotomy experience, along with intermediate computer proficiency. The role requires the ability to travel to multiple locations and work a schedule that includes rotating Saturdays.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Phlebotomy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Venipuncture
  • Time management
  • Infection control
  • Data entry
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Specimen collection
  • Patient identification
  • Laboratory information system
  • Capillary puncture
  • Pediatric phlebotomy

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Health Saving Account
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Medical Plan
  • Health Spending Account

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $29/hr
Location
Lake Success, New York
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Including but not limited to: Follow handwashing protocols Practice aseptic techniques Utilize protective barriers Utilize personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves, lab coats Maintain proper disposal of hazardous materials Demonstrate knowledge of role in emergency disaster Maintain pace of over 4-6 patients per hour Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks 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 direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

High School graduate 1+ years of phlebotomy experience (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement) Intermediate computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills Available to work rotating Saturdays Ability to have reliable transportation and travel to other draw stations (Beth Page, Lake Success, Syosset)

Preferred Qualifications

Phlebotomy certified Previous laboratory experience Pediatrics Phlebotomy experienced Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others 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

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