Medical Assistant I-Phlebotomist at UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

16.97

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Vacutainer, Syringe, Winged infusion set, Capillary collection, Urine drug screens, Clerical skills, Computer skills, Data entry, Laboratory information system, Inventory management, Patient care, Communication

Industry

Description

Overview Medical Assistant I/Phlebotomist UnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: Full-time and part-time positions available; all shifts; every other weekend, holiday rotation, and 3 on-call shifts per month required Benefits Eligible This is a great entry-level opportunity to train and work in the healthcare field! The Medical Assistant I Phlebotomist, under the direction of the Manager-Compliance/ED Lab/Phlebotomy, is responsible for collection of blood samples through phlebotomy (blood collection) techniques, including vacutainer, syringe, winged infusion set and capillary collections. All phlebotomists are expected to assist with collections from outpatients, inpatients as well as stat nursing home patients and any other patient types supported by UnityPoint Health. Phlebotomists also assist in the collection of other specimens such as urines for analysis and urines for drug screens. Phlebotomists should possess good clerical and computer skills to support the Laboratory department. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Learn and understand basic techniques of phlebotomy and specimen collection. Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients and nursing home patients Learn and understand collection of urine drug screens for occupational and medical collections Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports After competent, assist in training new staff in phlebotomy Enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system Navigates the Hospital Information system as required for patient care Answers incoming phone calls Other tasks as assigned Qualifications Education: High school diploma preferred License/Certification: Valid driver’s license required Other: Must be able to read, write and speak English Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser May require travel to area nursing home facilities

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood and other specimens from inpatients, outpatients, and nursing home patients. They also assist laboratory technologists with inventory management, data entry, and general laboratory support tasks.