Phlebotomist Overview Date Posted: 1/8/2025 Location: Englewood Address: 2828 S. McCall Road City: Englewood State: FL Country: United States of America Category: Education Employment Status: Part-time Description JOB SUMMARY: Phlebotomists are responsible for efficiently and accurately performing blood draws. Some of their typical daily duties include CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : + Preparing patients before drawing blood; + Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process; + Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas; + Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags, and test tubes; + Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly; + Accurately updating patient information in the organization’s database; + Helping nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws; and + Working with supervising physicians and following their directions at all times. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Minimum Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. + Computer experience in medical or other related field; + Knowledge of patient relations, scheduling, and bookkeeping; + Knowledge of medical coding and insurance practices and reimbursement; + Compliance with state and federal regulations and safety protocols, at the practice level; + Knowledge of patient’s privacy (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA); + Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; + Protect equipment (office, facility); + Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel…etc.]) and accurate data entry skills; + Excellence organizational skills must be accurate and attentive to detail; + Knowledge or experience with Athena Medical Patient Software (if no experience, training will be provided); + Maintaining an established work schedule; + Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy; + Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through; + Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands; + Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials; + Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; + The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations; + The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; + The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner; and + Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Education and experience equivalent to: Education and experience equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent. + Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred. + Phlebotomy certification preferred.