About this role
About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
Job Description
The Phlebotomist performs blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups.
How You Will Get Things Done:
Use appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures
Recall patients for follow-up procedures or error correction as required. Documents callbacks in the lab logbook
Monitor inventory levels and follow appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area
Prepare collection containers with appropriate preservatives for patients and give instructions for proper collection of specimens at home
Properly collect a COC Urine Drug Screen and H. pylori Breath test
How You Will Build Trust:
Thoroughly explain procedure to be performed to alleviate patient anxiety and facilitate patient cooperation
Demonstrate kindness and compassion in all patient interactions
How You Will Innovate:
Utilize LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures
Use the correct procedure for completing paperwork and labeling of specimen for OVH Blood Bank specimens
Process Stat specimens according to VillageMD policies
Delete or cancel orders as necessary with full documentation of reason. Ensure proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy
Experience to Drive Change:
High School Graduate/GED required. Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.
0-1 years of experience, 2-4 years preferred
HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required
Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication, and team player skills required
Ability to work with high degree of accuracy required
Experience with Labdaq preferred
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail, label printer) preferred
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Safety Disclaimer
Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
Other facts
About Summit Health
Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs. Whether it’s getting annual checkups, raising a family, or prioritizing healthy aging, Summit Health works as a team to deliver care that helps patients make the right choices and stay a step ahead of any issues. Exceptional doctors are committed to providing the best care and supporting patients over a lifetime. And if patients ever need urgent care, they can visit CityMD, whose providers are part of our connected care team. As part of VillageMD, Summit Health, CityMD, Village Medical, and Village Medical at Home serve millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. To learn more, visit summithealth.com or villagemd.com.
What you'll do
- The Phlebotomist performs blood collections using venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, preparing collection containers, and processing specimens according to established protocols.
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