Phlebotomist

Statement of Purpose: This position is responsible for completing blood draws, specimen processing, and laboratory management duties, in a timely and efficient manner with the purpose of serving Metro’s clients/patients of the health center.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:

· Completing blood draws for health center patients

· Conduct HIV and HCV rapid and venipuncture testing, if needed

· Work collaboratively with medical providers, other community partners, members of client’s treatment team, and other agency personnel to coordinate service delivery and linkage.

· Acquire and complete documentation of patient visits through assessments and other forms inside the EMR.

· Support health center’s Medical Assistants to conduct blood draws for outpatient ambulatory HIV and primary medical care patients.

· Cross train agency staff seeking phlebotomy certificates of completion.

· Conduct in-house laboratory testing to support the health center in accordance with the agency’s CLIA certificates.

· Process and prepare lab collections for offsite laboratory sites pick-up.

· Conduct daily lab monitoring for vaccine and lab specimen inventory.

· Conduct periodic chart reviews to assist health center staff with compliance, as needed.

· Other health center support for the agency staff, as needed.

· Displays excellent customer service and professionalism towards all clients/patients.

Education/Professional:

· Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certification or equivalent experience.

· Minimum of one year work experience within a clinical or community-based setting.

· Experience working with HIV positive individuals, substance abuse populations, and social, ethnic economically diverse and other high risk populations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Must be able to speak, read, and write proficiently in English.

· Knowledge of HIV/AIDS.

· Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences, varying sexual orientations, and psychosocial issues concerning the AIDS pandemic.

· Must be able to understand and use Microsoft Office Suite and basic EMR.

· Ability to recognize and adhere to professional boundaries and standards.

· Ability to determine priorities and multi-task.

· Flexibility to adapt to changing environment.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

· Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and proof of insurance

· Must have reliable and accessible auto vehicle.

· Must pass necessary fingerprinting, Level II background checks and employment eligibility verification through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• relevant work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location