Mobile Phlebotomist

LOCATION: Residential Care Department / Monterey Park / Mobile LA Area 

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for serving patients by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures. 

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Department Manager 

JOB DUTIES: Responsible for the timely collection of patient laboratory specimens consistent with federal and state regulations, including of the following:

1. Establishes daily schedule to complete laboratory specimen collection for patients residing in various residential locations.
2. Coordinate’s collection routes to ensure that specimen collection is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Report all critical laboratory results in a timely manner.
4. Validates the proper ICD-10 codes for every patient’s laboratory order, to decrease organization expense. 
5. Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care.
6. Prepare specimens for shipping including centrifuging specimens.
7. Complete patient blood draws.
8. Maintain appropriate inventory for all laboratory procedures.
9. Maintain an organized and sanitary work environment.
10. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with patients.
11. Meet attendance standards and be present and ready for work at the beginning of established work schedule.
12. Effectively document and transmit all orders using our EMR E Clinical Works. 
13. Report any work-related injury or illness, or workplace hazards or security issues immediately to supervisor.
14. Responsible for ensuring CLIA Waiver requirements are maintained and communicated to team member responsible for maintaining treatment center licensure.
15. Consistently demonstrate and uphold CCCHC’s principle of providing quality health and human services to the medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
16. All other duties, as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. 
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.  
• Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.  
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.  
• Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including Microsoft 365, Excel, Quest, LabCorp laboratory portals.  
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and practices.
• Required to know, follow, and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must possess a dependable automobile with insurance and current CA Driver License.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be a Certified Licensed Phlebotomist

Working Conditions

Normal mobile environment with:

• Ability to drive to multiple mobile locations daily.
• Occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping and kneeling, including the ability to help patients ambulate.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic.  
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, customers, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency and/or time constraint.

Central City Community Health Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.