What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : JOB SUMMARY
AMH is growing and in need of another Phlebotomist. The Phlebotomist is a professional member of the Clinical Services team. Responsibilities for this position include phlebotomy, waived testing and administrative tasks. This position requires strong competency in obtaining blood samples from patients to preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. This position will also require administrative abilities for checking patients in, scheduling future appointments and maintaining health data in our EHR.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Ensuring patient safety and comfort during the procedure
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
- Adhering to infection-control and safety procedures
- Perform venipunctures to obtain a blood sample
- Prepare specimens for transport to our reference lab
- Maintain current knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and procedures
- Maintaining electronic health records (EHR) and documenting patient data in appropriate fields
- As appropriate, taking patient phone calls and following up on patient requests
- Scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, checking patients in and out and assessing charges, including past due balances and collection of fees (e.g. copayment, co-insurance, point-of-care incentive)
Requirements :
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge :
Skills :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Required :
High School Diploma or equivalent
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification
1-2 years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital or clinic setting
Preferred :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
DISCLAIMER The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.