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Job Summary
The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing, collecting, and processing specimens while providing customer service, performing clerical tasks, and ensuring quality assurance in the laboratory. This role involves following the guidance of the laboratory supervisor. The position is a float between two clinic locations, with flexibility to commit to one if necessary. A typical day includes up to 20 draws.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate accurate blood drawing and timely collection of specimens.
- Independently perform waived and moderate complexity testing, including microscopic analysis of urine sediment, vaginal wet mounts, fungal exams, and ferning tests.
- Properly collect, process, and store patient specimens.
- Perform, evaluate, and document quality assurance and quality control tests.
- Ensure proper documentation and notification of alerts.
- Act as a resource to medical staff regarding specimen collection and laboratory processing, participating in training.
- Follow laboratory policies and procedures, participating in the quality improvement process.
- Ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations, and standards.
- Handle and dispose of biohazardous material safely and compliantly.
- Stock laboratory supplies, remove expired supplies, and maintain a clean laboratory environment.
- Process billing rejections from contract laboratories.
- Participate in internal quality improvement teams to drive initiatives according to organizational goals and standards.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) or Phlebotomist Technician Certification.
- Excellent interpersonal and inter-professional skills.
- 6 months or more years of experience.
Schedule
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
