Medical Assistant I-Phlebotomist at UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Clerical Skills, Computer Skills, Data Entry, Inventory Management, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Training, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Adaptability

Industry

Description

Overview Medical Assistant I/Phlebotomist UnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: Full-time; 730PM-7AM; 5 days on/5 days off/2 days on/2 days off; every other weekend, holiday rotation, 3 on-call shifts per month Benefits Eligible Potential Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid over 1 year 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 I Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection of blood samples and other specimens using various techniques. They also assist with clerical tasks and support the laboratory department as needed.