Job Description
Description
JOB SUMMARY : Phlebotomists are responsible for efficiently and accurately performing blood draws. Some of their typical daily duties include
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Preparing patients before drawing blood;
- Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process;
- Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas;
- Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags, and test tubes;
- Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly;
- Accurately updating patient information in the organization's database;
- Helping nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws; and
- Working with supervising physicians and following their directions at all times.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Computer experience in medical or other related field;
- Knowledge of patient relations, scheduling, and bookkeeping;
- Knowledge of medical coding and insurance practices and reimbursement;
- Compliance with state and federal regulations and safety protocols, at the practice level;
- Knowledge of patient's privacy (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);
- Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines;
- Protect equipment (office, facility);
- Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel...etc.]) and accurate data entry skills;
- Excellence organizational skills must be accurate and attentive to detail;
- Knowledge or experience with Athena Medical Patient Software (if no experience, training will be provided);
- Maintaining an established work schedule;
- Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy;
- Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
- Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
- The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
- The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;
- The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner; and
- Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to: Education and experience equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Job Tags
Flexible hours,