What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Preferred Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) is currently recruiting for a full-time Phlebotomist for our office located at : 2000 Oxford Drive, Suite 560, Bethel Park, PA 15102. The ideal candidate must have experience in and be comfortable working with all aspects of a Phlebotomy position, including essentials such as patient data input, as well as having the ability to multi-task in a fast paced working environment. Prior Clinical Phlebotomy experience highly preferred, but new graduates of an accredited phlebotomy program are encouraged to apply. Schedule in Monday-Friday daylight hours.
Come join the PPCP team for highly competitive starting pay, fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and one of the best 401k retirement plans in the medical field. PPCP also promotes a healthy work / life balance and a positive work atmosphere!
General Purpose of the Phlebotomist :
The Phlebotomist Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.
Essential Duties of a Phlebotomist :
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
- Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
- Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.
- Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Education :
A high school diploma or GED is required. Graduate from an accredited school of Phlebotomy. Six (6) months of clinical phlebotomy experience in a medical practice setting preferred, however open to new graduate applicants.
About Us :
At Preferred Primary Care Physicians, preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose : to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice, which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions, we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.
Come join the PPCP Team that offers one of the best benefit packages in the area which includes medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and 401k with competitive match.
Please visit our website www.ppcp.org for more info about our company.
