Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Miami Beach, FL · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$22.36/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- Perform specimen collections following established procedures for a variety of tests.
- Handle some difficult draws, including pediatric, geriatric, and hard sticks with minimal error.
- Obtain patient identification and signatures to confirm specimen labeling accuracy.
- Perform data entry as necessary.
- Prepare specimens for transport and testing, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and storage as required by test order.
- Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems or directory of services.
- Patient Experience & Customer Service
- Independently resolves routine patient and client concerns and escalates non-routine issues appropriately.
- Provide strong professional, respectful, and efficient service to all patients and clients.
- Use verbal and written communication as well as problem-solving skills to complete daily procedures and address patient questions.
- Accurate data entry for patient registration, test order entry, and billing information.
- Communicate collection procedures clearly and address patient questions.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming collection environment.
- Handle multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
- Site Support & Travel
- Provide coverage across PSC and Client Offices within the assigned territory with minimal notice.
- Ensure that daily activities of the office are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain reliable transportation and meet travel expectations for the role including having a valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
- Operations & Compliance
- Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
- Follow departmental policies, procedures, safety protocols, and compliance standards, including confidentiality of patient information.
- Utilize laboratory systems, directories, and corporate tools to confirm orders and documentation.
- Support routine administrative tasks including supply stocking, sanitizing, maintaining logs, filing, email use, and answering phones.
- Complete all training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.
Qualifications
- Two years of phlebotomy experience required.
- Preferred Work Experience: Customer service in a retail or service environment.
- Physical And Mental Requirements: Lift up to 15 lbs frequently; up to 40 lbs occasionally (with assistance as needed).
- Regularly perform repetitive hand motions with fine dexterity; stand or sit for extended periods.
- Frequent walking and standing; occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, or pulling.
- Extensive use of phone and computer; frequently communicating in English with patients and clients.
- Strong knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and more complex collection practices, including pediatric and geriatric draws.
- Ability to work independently, performing accurate, error-free work in a fast-paced setting, with minimal on-site supervision.
- Experienced phlebotomy skills, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
- Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to change.
- Keyboard/data entry experience.
- Required High School diploma or equivalent.
- Licenses and Certifications: Phlebotomy certification (required in certain states, e.g. California, Nevada, Washington and Louisiana) (Required); Professional medical certification strongly desired (medical assistant, phlebotomy, or similar) (Preferred).
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
- Best-in-class well-being programs.
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program.
- Blueprint for Wellness® mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off.
- FinFit financial coaching and services.
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.