Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong.

About the role

The Phlebotomist/Lab Technician obtains and processes laboratory specimens to provide accurate measurement of patient status for healthcare provider evaluation. Additional responsibilities include basic lab duties as needed.

This is a full-time, in-person position scheduled Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at our Community Clinic Primary & Specialty Care Clinic on Holly St.

Responsibilities

• Collect all blood, urine, and throat swab specimens with assistance from licensed staff as needed.
• Follow CLIA, OSHA, and Bloodborne Pathogens regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safety devices.
• Manage specimens and reports according to clinic policy.
• Perform waived lab tests ordered by providers per clinic procedures or manufacturers’ instructions.
• Assist with quality control, instrument maintenance, and applicable testing management.
• Maintain supplies and equipment necessary for obtaining and processing laboratory specimens.
• Sterilize instruments using proper techniques and procedures.
• Maintain patient flow to ensure prompt service.
• Adhere to regulations governed by OSHA, HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, NCQA PCMH, Arkansas Department of Health radiology regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Ensure compliance with organizational practices, mission, vision, policies, and professional ethics.
• Uphold conditions, procedures, and decisions that are fair, safe, dignified, non-discriminatory, and confidential.
• Protect the clinic’s IRS tax-exempt (501(c)(3)) status.
• Travel for meetings, classes, workshops, and training, including overnight air travel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lab/Phlebotomy experience.
• Healthcare field experience with knowledge of practice management systems, organizational structure, and patient flow.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee discounts for care.